National Police Commissioner General Masemola appears in court

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on four charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Masemola joins at least 16 other co-accused, including alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, in the dock.

“These charges are linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract valued at approximately R228 million to Medicare 24, a company owned by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

“[Masemola’s] matter was postponed to 13 May 2026 for further investigations and for him to be joined with 16 others who are charged on the same matter,” Independent Directorate Against Corruption spokesperson Henry Mamothame said.

Charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering have also been brought against the accused in the case. – SAnews.gov.za