South Africa police chief Fannie Masemola in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract
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South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract.
Prosecutors said Tuesday that Masemola's case will be joined to 16 others, including 12 senior police officers.
They are accused of corruption linked to a businessman with alleged ties to organized crime.
The contract, meant for police health services, is under a commission of inquiry appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The case has been postponed to 13 May.
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