Charges against Police Commissioner Masemola confirmed by NPA and SAPS
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is facing criminal charges in a widening corruption scandal tied to a tainted R360-million SAPS health services tender, awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and SAPS have confirmed that Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has received a notice to appear in court regarding the R360 million tender. This development has been formally acknowledged by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
According to NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago, Masemola is scheduled to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on April 21.
He declined to provide details on the charges. “That’s all we can say, because we can’t talk about the contents of the summons,” Kganyago said.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the summons relates to the Medicare 24 procurement tender.
She said Masemola was served on Wednesday and will comply with the legal process.
Mathe said the national commissioner remains committed to the rule of law and will cooperate fully.
“General Masemola welcomes any investigation or due process that seeks to address allegations of wrongdoing,” she said.
Ramaphosa noted the charges and the broader arrests of 12 senior police officers linked to the same procurement matter.
The Presidency said any action regarding Masemola will follow due legal process.
“The President, working with the Minister of Police, is committed to ensuring that SAPS remains stable and able to continue fulfilling its policing mandate,” the Presidency said.