Police say Fannie Masemola cooperating after being linked to Medicare24 tender

Police have assured that National Commissioner Fannie Masemola is cooperating after being linked to the irregular awarding of a multi-million-rand tender to Medicare24.

The company is owned by controversial businessman Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala.

The investigation into the matter, which began in 2024, has so far led to the arrest of 16 police officials, who appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

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15 have been granted bail of between R40,000 and R80,000.

Masemola, who had initially distanced himself from any wrongdoing in the case, will be the most senior official to be charged in the tender scandal.

"General Fannie Masemola remains committed to upholding the rule of law and the integrity of the office he serves. He has taken note of the charges against him and has pledged full cooperation with all lawful process that seeks to address wrongdoing. This is the right necessary course to ensure we restore public confidence into our institution," said police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe.