The arrests are linked to a tender awarded to Matlala’s company Medicare 24 Tshwane District
At least 12 high-ranking police officers and a company director have been arrested in connection with the awarding of an irregular R360 million tender to murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare 24 Tshwane District.
The group were handcuffed by the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) in a series of raids on Tuesday night.
Matlala allegedly bribed top police officers, including generals, to facilitate the award of the contract.
IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame said the arrests are linked to a tender awarded to Medicare 24 Tshwane District.
“All accused are expected to make their first appearance before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on charges of corruption, fraud and the Contravention of the PFMA (Public Finance Management Act).”
