South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Summary
South Africa’s police chief, General Fannie Masemola, has been charged with failing to properly oversee a $21 million health contract that is under criminal investigation. The contract was awarded to a company linked to a controversial businessman and later canceled amid corruption allegations involving senior police officers.Key Facts
- General Fannie Masemola was charged with failing to carry out his duties as the police’s accounting officer.
- The charges relate to a $21 million health services contract awarded in 2024 and canceled in 2025.
- The contract was given to Medicare24 Tshwane District, linked to businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, who faces corruption charges.
- Sixteen other senior police officers and Matlala are also charged but have not yet entered pleas.
- Masemola denies the charges but will face court again on 13 May alongside the others.
- The case is part of a larger inquiry into police corruption called the Madlanga Commission, set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Masemola is the third South African police chief to face criminal investigation while in office.
- Previous police chiefs were also charged with corruption, with mixed legal outcomes.
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