14 police officers have been suspended following the R360-million tender, awarded to Matlala's company Medicare24 Tshwane District in 2024,
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of five additional senior officers as investigations and internal disciplinary processes linked to the controversial Medicare 24 tender continue to unfold.
Last week, nine police officers were suspended over their alleged role in helping secure a controversial R360m contract for Medicare24, a company linked to businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.
In a brief statement issued on Monday, SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the suspensions form part of matters arising from the Medicare 24 tender, which has come under scrutiny amid allegations of irregularities.
The latest suspensions bring the number of senior police officials implicated in the matter to 14, signalling an intensification of efforts by the police service to address concerns surrounding the tender process.
