General Masemola Joins Matlala and Others in the Medicare 24 Tshwane District Corruption Case

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala, Fannie Masemola and co accused in relating to Medicare24 photos supplied

By Henry Mamothame
IDAC Spokesperson

The National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola, joined Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 16 others at the Pretoria Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on four charges relating to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract to Medicare 24 Tshwane District.

The matter was postponed to 26 June 2026 for further investigations and to disclose the docket to the accused.

Consultations with Matlala have been concluded, however, new information has emerged from these consultations compelling further investigation by the state.

The state committed to disclose the docket to the accused by 26 June 2026 and to amend the charge sheet following the inclusion of General Masemola in the matter.

A request by Matlala’s attorney to have him kept at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility for the second phase of consultations to unfold and be completed timeously was granted.

Their 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.

General Masemola is facing four charges of Contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), while Matlala and others are facing charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering.