Vusi “Cat” Matlala makes another shocking revelation against

Yusuf Abramjee’s post highlights a latest twist in South Africa’s SAPS-Medicare24 tender scandal, reporting that Vusi “Cat” Matlala confirmed former Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk is cooperating as a state witness against him and co-accused in the irregular R228 million police health services contract.

The contract, awarded in 2024 to Matlala’s franchise despite lacking medical service credentials, was cancelled in 2025 after audits revealed fraud and fronting issues, leading to arrests of 12+ senior police officers including suspended National Commissioner Fannie Masemola.

Matlala pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money laundering in June 2026 and turned state witness himself; van Wyk’s reported cooperation, amid prior WhatsApp evidence of their joint business and alleged drug dealings, could significantly bolster the state’s case against remaining defendants.