The head of South Africa’s police force, Fannie Masemola, has been summoned to appear in court over his alleged role in a controversial health...

The head of South Africa’s police force, Fannie Masemola, has been summoned to appear in court over his alleged role in a controversial health services contract now under criminal investigation. Authorities confirmed that Masemola, 62, has been served with a notice to appear on 21 April, though the exact charges have not yet been disclosed. The case centres on a $21m tender awarded in 2024 to a company linked to businessman Vusimuzi Matlala, intended to provide healthcare services to the police. The contract has since been cancelled following corruption allegations. Prosecutors say more than a dozen senior police officers have already been charged in connection with the deal, accused of colluding in what investigators suspect was a...