The National Prosecuting Authoritys NPA Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Idac has dismissed allegations it is targeting senior South African Police Service SAPS officials in relation to investigations into a R360m irregular contract awarded to Medicare24, a company owned by tenderpreneur Vusimusi Cat Matlala.
Idac arrested 12 senior officers on various charges, including fraud, corruption, money-laundering and contravening the Public Finance Management Act. While most of the accused have been granted bail, the case is remanded to May 13 for further investigation. National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court on April 21 regarding the matter.
Idac spokesperson Henry Mamothame said all arrests were conducted strictly within the law.
