The South African Police Service (Saps) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers who served on the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the Medicare 24 tender process.
According to police, the officers were suspended this week.
Suspensions
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the affected members have been placed on suspension pending the finalisation of disciplinary and related investigations.
“The Saps remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency and ethical conduct in all its operations.
“As the matter is subject to ongoing processes, the Saps will not comment further at this stage,” Mathe said.
Medicare24 contract
The irregular contract, which was awarded in 2024, has been at the centre of proceedings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and a parliamentary inquiry into crime networks infiltrating the South African Police Service (Saps) and the country’s criminal justice system.
In November last year, Matlala reluctantly explained how his company, Medicare24 Tshwane District, was awarded the R360 million South African Police Service (Saps) health services contract.
While the contract was advertised for R360 million, R600 million was available in the Saps budget.
*This is a developing story.
