NPA review panel to assess validity of R228-million Medicare 24 corruption charges [SOUND]

# The 228-million-rand Medicare 24 corruption case is awaiting a decision from a National Prosecuting Authority review panel. Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 15 others face corruption charges over the alleged irregular awarding of the Medicare 24 Tshwane District contract. The spokesperson of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption, Henry Mamothame, says the Pretoria Regional Court postponed the matter to 17 November for the panel to complete its assessment and the NPA to decide on the way forward: