Matlala back in court for Medicare24 Tshwane District tender case
"Cat" Matlala is facing corruption charges relating to Medicare24 Tshwane District tender.
Pretoria businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is set to return to court on Friday, this time for a Medicare24 Tshwane District tender fraud and corruption case. The R228 million tender at the center of the investigation could see Matlala join 14 other accused individuals at the Pretoria Regional Court. This transfer stems from Matlala's refusal to accept the plea and sentence agreement he had previously made with the state, which stipulated an 8-year prison term.
The agreement, however, was rejected by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, which instead recommended a 12-year sentence - a decision Matlala has also rejected. If he were to comply with the 12-year term, Matlala would join 13 South African Police Service (SAPS) officials, including former National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, in court. The case against these individuals is scheduled to be heard again on September 28.
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