Suspended Police Chief General Masemola Faces Off Against ‘Cat’ Matlala in Court
Pretoria – Today, the suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola, appeared alongside jailed businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 16 others at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.
All defendants present on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, face charges related to the improper awarding of a R360 million tender to Medicare 24, a company owned by Matlala.
Excluding General Masemola, all accused are charged with corruption, fraud, and money laundering.
General Masemola, who terminated the irregular contract after just four months, faces four counts of violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
During the brief court session, the state pledged to provide the accused with the docket by 26 June 2026 and to revise the charge sheet to reflect General Masemola’s involvement.
A request from Matlala’s attorney to allow him to remain at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility for the second phase of consultations was granted.
All other suspects are either out on bail or under warning.
The proceedings were postponed to 26 June 2026 for further investigations and docket disclosure to the accused.
Henry Mamothame, spokesperson for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), stated that the consultations with Matlala have concluded. However, he noted that new information has come to light during these consultations, necessitating further investigation by the state.