Lieutenant General Molefe Fani, a senior police official, defended the awarding of a R360 million healthcare contract to Vusimuzi Matlala's company, Medicare24 Tshwane District. Testifying before a parliamentary committee, Fani stated that all procurement regulations were followed during the initial selection process. He acknowledged, however, that the winning bidder was later found to be not fully compliant with requirements.
The tender was canceled following media reports that exposed irregularities, including the company's lack of a valid operating license. Fani explained that an internal audit, ordered by the Police Minister, confirmed these flaws. Under questioning, he conceded that Medicare24 had not submitted all necessary documentation, though he maintained that the adjudication committee he chaired had initially identified no concerns.
The case has intensified scrutiny on police procurement processes and alleged connections to criminal syndicates. The parliamentary inquiry continues to examine the matter for evidence of broader corruption.
The tender was canceled following media reports that exposed irregularities, including the company's lack of a valid operating license. Fani explained that an internal audit, ordered by the Police Minister, confirmed these flaws. Under questioning, he conceded that Medicare24 had not submitted all necessary documentation, though he maintained that the adjudication committee he chaired had initially identified no concerns.
The case has intensified scrutiny on police procurement processes and alleged connections to criminal syndicates. The parliamentary inquiry continues to examine the matter for evidence of broader corruption.
