Cat Matlala at the centre of a R360-million tender fraud | Alongside 12 high ranking SAPS members @TimesLIVEVideo

Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

A major corruption scandal has erupted within the South African Police Service (SAPS), linked to a R360-million Medicare 24 tender tied to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Twelve senior police officials have been arrested over alleged fraud, fronting, and tender irregularities, with investigations ongoing.
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