The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court withdraws criminal charges against Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola relating to a R360 million SAPS health tender. The court’s action clears Masemola of the charges tied to the tender, according to the report.

The tender involves Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is named in connection with the contract. Separate from the tender matter, Matlala faces a separate murder case, a detail included in the coverage to explain the broader allegations surrounding the individuals involved.