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Matlala details R15m loan to service SAPS contract

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Alleged tender kingpin Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has told the Madlanga Commission he borrowed R15 million from North West businessman Suleman Carrim to service his Medicare 24 contract with the SAPS. Matlala’s testimony has been postponed to next Monday, pending an affidavit on issues surrounding the contract. He declined to answer several questions, citing his upcoming tender fraud trial. Phemelo gets the latest from Kaya News Reporter Tsholofelo Tsoku.
17 Aug 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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