Masemola denies wrongdoing in R360m contract scandal

SAPS National Head Fannie Masemola.

The country’s top cop has broken his silence regarding an order to appear in court over the controversial multimillion rand police contract.

Speaking in Durban, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said he will cooperate with the courts and law enforcement agencies in the matter.

He has been summoned to appear in court on April 21 over his involvement in the R360m Medicare24 contract, linked to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

At least 12 police officers have already appeared in court on charges including fraud, corruption and contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Masemola says he has done nothing wrong.

“I have not been charged; I have been summoned to appear in court, which anyone can receive. As far as whether I have done anything wrong, no, I did not do anything wrong. I cancelled the contract and followed the proper processes. That is as far as I want to comment on the matter,” says Masemola.

WATCH | The Independent Police Union of South Africa has called for a review of how the country’s National Police Commissioner is appointed. This comes after incumbent Gen Fannie Masemola was issued with a court summons linked to an irregular R360-million Medicare24 tender. pic.twitter.com/Xf0VhrDmVQ

— SABC News (@SABCNews) March 26, 2026

WATCH | National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says he does not believe any government agency can be weaponised against anyone and notes that he has not been charged but only received a summons to appear in court. pic.twitter.com/XHDd9tu9cY

— SABC News (@SABCNews) March 29, 2026