Fannie Masemola to Face Criminal Charges Over Vusimuzi Matlala’s R360 Million Medicare24 Tender

• National Police Commissioner, Major General Fannie Masemola, will have to appear before a court on 21 April 2026
• General Masemola was served with a summons on the same day that 12 officers appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court
• The 12 police officers were arrested in connection with the Medicare24 Tshwane tender linked to Vusimuzi Matlala

Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.

GAUTENG – Major General Fannie Masemola will face criminal charges in relation to Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala's Medicare24 tender.

News24 reported that the National Police Commissioner was served with a summons on 25 March 2026 to secure his appearance before the court. Twelve police officers, including some Brigadiers, were arrested by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on 24 March 2026.

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They were arrested over the controversial R360 million tender by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The tender was awarded to Medicare 24 Tshwane District (Pty) Ltd, a company owned by Cat Matlala. SAPS paid out approximately R50 million before the tender was eventually cancelled over a year later.

In total, 16 accused face charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

Why will General Masemola face criminal charges?

According to the publication, General Masemola will face charges related to his alleged flouting of the Public Finance Management Act. He is scheduled to appear in court on 21 April 2026.

Speaking to the media in the courtroom where the 12 officers were appearing for the same matter, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) National Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, confirmed that Masemola was served with a warrant.

Kganyago did not provide details about what the charges were. National Spokesperson for the SAPS, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, also confirmed that Masemola would appear in court on 21 April 2026.

Brigadier Mathe said that Masemola noted the charges and welcomed a transparent investigation into the matter. She confirmed that the National Police Commissioner was willing to assist investigators as they continued probing the case.

The brigadier could also not confirm whether the National Police Commissioner would step aside until his appearance before the court.

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Four accused turn State witness

eNCA has since reported that four of the accused have turned State witnesses and have already provided statements. One person is reported to have rejected the Section 204 offer and was subsequently charged,

Crime Watch host, Yusuf Abramjee, reported that the four who accepted the Section 204 offer are civilians. Their names have not been made public.

Cat Matlala’s courtroom romance

Briefly News reported that there was a light-hearted moment during Matlala's appearance in court for the Medicare24 scandal.

The tenderpreneur appeared alongside 12 police officers, including Brigadier Matjeng, who claimed to be in a relationship with him.

Social media users could not help but weigh in on the love triangle between the accused, including Matlala's wife, Tsakane Matlala.

Source: Briefly News