General Fannie Masemola is set to face criminal charges in a widening corruption scandal tied to a tainted R360-million SAPS health services tender.
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All 12 police officers involved in the R360 million SAPS health tender award have been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
The range of their bail amounts is R40,000 to R80,000.
The officers showed up in court on Wednesday, including Medicare24 director Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.
They face serious allegations ranging from fraud and money laundering to violations of the Finance Act.
Matlala was the only person who didn't receive bail, as he is an awaiting-trial prisoner in other matters.
The officers were arrested during a raid on Tuesday evening for allegedly assisting an alleged cartel leader, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, in securing an irregular tender from SAPS.
Accused in the R360million SAPS tender probe have been released on bail.
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The officers will be back in court on May 13, and Matlala will appear on April 7.
Meanwhile, SAPS General Fannie Masemola is set to face criminal charges in a widening corruption scandal tied to a tainted R360-million SAPS health services tender, awarded to Matlala.
Masemola was served with a warrant on Wednesday to compel his court appearance, which is scheduled for April 21.
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