‘Cat’ Matlala’s multimillion rand SAPS tender case postponed
The matter was formally transferred to the Pretoria Regional Court.
The case of alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has been postponed to September 25. Matlala appeared briefly in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court on Friday morning concerning the R228-million SAPS tender awarded to his company, Medicare24 Tshwane District. The matter was transferred to the Pretoria Regional Court, where Matlala and co-accused individuals, including two companies and 13 others, will appear.
Charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola have been withdrawn. Prosecutor Santos Manilal stated that the indictment will now include Matlala and his companies. The indictment will be amended to accommodate Matlala and his associates, with a date arranged for their joint appearance in the Pretoria Regional Court. The case number is 14-334-20026.
Meanwhile, the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) is preparing an indictment, which will allow the matter to be transferred to the high court for trial. IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame said, "The expectation is that IDAC will now have to draw an indictment, which will then mean the matter should be transferred to the high court, where the trial would sit."
At this stage, speculation on potential defence applications is not possible, as investigations have been completed. The focus is now on drawing up an indictment to prepare for the trial.
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