Fannie Masemola

Fannie Masemola, the former National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), is currently facing criminal charges and was placed on precautionary suspension by President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 23, 2026. Masemola is a co-accused in a case involving an irregular R360 million SAPS health contract awarded to Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s company, Medicare24, in 2024. In March 2026, Masemola was charged with four counts of contravening the Public Finance Management Act for his role as the SAPS accounting officer, specifically for failing to screen the company and failing to cancel the contract before payments were made. While he denies these charges, the state alleges that R50 million was paid before he cancelled the contract in May 2025. Beyond the Medicare24 tender, Masemola has faced various unproven allegations: * Corruption and bribery: He has been accused of receiving a R5 million bribe from Bobby Motaung to influence a murder investigation and a R7 million kickback from Vusimuzi Matlala. He denies these claims. * Property procurement: Investigations led by third parties and media reports have alleged he conspired to use secret service slush funds for irregular property acquisitions in Pretoria and Midrand. The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has previously denied that an arrest warrant for these specific allegations was issued. * Financial misconduct: Forensic reports have alleged Masemola lived beyond his means and managed personal debt through back-to-back loans. As of August 2026, the Medicare24 case is ongoing, with proceedings scheduled for late August 2026. Masemola maintains his innocence regarding all charges and allegations.