The head of South Africa's police force has been summoned to appear in court in connection with a health contract that is the subject of a criminal investigation.
General Fannie Masemola "was served with a notice to appear in court" on 21 April over his alleged role in the awarding of a controversial $21m (£15.5m) tender, a police spokesperson said.
Authorities declined to disclose which charges he will face.
Masemola, 62, is the third police boss to face a criminal investigation while in office but there has been no word on his possible suspension - President Cyril Ramaphosa has only said he "will be addressing the matter… in accordance with the law".
The tender was awarded to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's company Medicare24 Tshwane District in 2024 and was meant to provide health services to the police.
