National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and 12 other SAPS officials are scheduled to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on 13 May over corruption allegations linked to the R360-million Medicare24 contract, following earlier arrests in the same case.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into alleged Big Five cartel infiltration of policing has led to multiple arrests of high-ranking police officers. On 13 May, Masemola and 12 other SAPS officials will face charges linked to the scandal-ridden Medicare24 contract awarded in June 2024.
The group, including Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and James Murray, is accused of corruption, fraud and violating the Public Finance Management Act. The contract was later cancelled after more than R50-million had been paid out.
This follows the March 2026 arrests of 12 SAPS officers in connection with the same tender. Separate arrests include those of Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan and Major General Ebrahim Kadwa on 10 May for alleged illegal possession of precious metals. Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi also appeared in court on 20 April.
Testimony before the commission has detailed alleged infiltration by the “Big Five” drug cartel into law enforcement and political circles.
