By Akani Nkuna
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is expected to appear in court next month alongside businessman and alleged underworld figure Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala and 15 other accused after the state said on Tuesday it would amend the charge sheet to include him.
Masemola faces four counts of allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act in connection with the awarding of a multi-million rand SAPS health services tender linked to Medicare24, a company owned by Matlala.
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The charges relate to alleged breaches of procurement processes in the awarding of the contract.
During his brief appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, the state said its investigation against Masemola was nearing completion, with only outstanding aspects of the financial probe still to be finalised.
Before asking for the postponement, the state said the revised indictment would set out Masemola’s alleged role in the matter.
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“The state will need to amend that charge sheet to reflect [Masemola’s] involvement and the new charge sheet will be provided on the next court appearance.”
Matlala and his co-accused in the same matter have been charged with corruption, fraud and contravention of the PFMA.
The matter was postponed to 13 May.
