National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola and others face charges of corruption regarding a R228 million contract with Medicare24, postponed for investigations.
The trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and three co-accused is set to begin on 20 July in the Johannesburg High Court.
The suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been welcomed across the political spectrum.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension and appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as acting Police Commissioner.
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has appeared in court on four charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act.
Two high-profile corruption cases made progress in separate courts this week, with suspended officials facing serious charges related to fraud and irregular contract awards.
Alleged mastermind Cat Matlala denied bail in SAPS multi-million rand healthcare tender fraud
The case against businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused has been postponed to 12 February by the High Court in Johannesburg.