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Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and Police Officers appear at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on March 25, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. It is reported that the suspects face charges of corruption, fraud, and contravening the Public Finance Management Act, after allegedly taking part in an irregular tender awarded to Cat Matlala’s Medicare24 Tshwane District.
News today includes National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million South African Police Service health services tender awarded to criminally accused businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.Weather tomorrow: 26 March, 2026 Heavy downpours are expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Northern Cape and the Free State on Thursday, 26 March, while KwaZulu-Natal braces for hot and humid weather.National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million South African Police Service health services tender awarded to criminally accused businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that Masemola was issued with a court summons on Wednesday, 25 March. He is scheduled to make his court appearance on 21 April, reportedly on charges of violating the Public Finance Management Act .The government is moving to implement changes in how lifestyle audits are conducted to ensure that no loopholes are exploited to evade detection.Travelling this Easter weekend? These are the times and days to avoid On Wednesday, the Special Investigating Unit presented to parliament an assessment of existing guidelines and advisory services on how the government can strengthen lifestyle audits in the public service. Acting head of the SIU, Leonard Lekgetho, said while the SIU used to follow the Department of Public Service and Administration’s guide on implementing lifestyle audits, it has now been adjusted to align with the SIU’s investigative approach. This way, no stone will be left unturned.Image: iStockThe numbers show a continuing recovery from the devastating Covid pandemic in 2021, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Mortality and Causes of Death report. The data is drawn from the country’s civil registration system and reflects, according to Stats SA, “deaths collected through the South African civil registration system maintained by the Department of Home Affairs”.Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala appears at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on 25 March 2026. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu Tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will stay behind bars, while his co-accused are set to be released after securing bail. Matlala appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in connection to the awarding of a R360 million health services tender with the South African Police Service . The contract was awarded to Matlala’s company, Medicare24 Tshwane District, in June 2024 and was later cancelled in May 2025 after alleged irregularities were uncovered.Picture: x/@BeaconTreats Easter is around the corner, and Easter egg prices are higher than ever this year. The price of a 36-unit box of Beacon marshmallow eggs has almost doubled from what it was six years ago. The reality is that Easter eggs are now becoming as expensive as regular chicken eggs, if not more. Consumers are spending more on groceries and are left choosing between what is truly needed to get by for the month versus sweet treats that are more of a desire to carry on yearly traditions than a necessity in the household. Although stores may offer different brands at various price points, this comparison focuses on the price increase on the box of 36 Beacon marshmallow eggs that can be found at local stores throughout the years. Add The Citizen as a Preferred Source on Google and follow us on Google News to see more of our trusted reporting in Google News and Top Stories.
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