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Auditor-General set to scrutinise Acsa’s tenders amid growing financial discrepancies
The Auditor General of South Africa has confirmed it will conduct a thorough examination of Acsa's procurement processes following concerns raised by the Acsa Board about irregularities. The investigation comes amid revelations of financial restatements and ongoing tax disputes that have impacted the airport operator's financial health
DoT block licence machine tender after AG identified irregularities
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy takes decisive action to block a controversial driving licence machine tender after the Auditor-General uncovers serious irregularities in the procurement process.
SIU fails in bid to set aside R45m food parcel contract
The corruption-busting unit was unsuccessful in overturning a R45. 6 million tender to provide food parcels due to delays in launching its Special Tribunal application.
SIU, state attorney’s office overwhelmed by Covid-19 corruption cases
Corruption-busting unit unsuccessful in overturning a R45. 6 million tender to provide food parcels due to delays in launching its Special Tribunal application
Eskom urges KZN prepaid customers to recode meters before deadline
Eskom KZN reminds prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by November 24 to ensure uninterrupted service.
Mayor and CFO accused of misallocating water budget
Allegations of budget mismanagement by the Mayor and CFO of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality have left residents facing water supply issues and unaddressed service delivery complaints
IDT defends procurement process amid oxygen plant corruption allegations
IDT clarifies its procurement process for the oxygen plant project amidst allegations of corruption and confirms that SAPHRA accreditation was not a requirement for bidders
W Cape government threatens legal action over Public Procurement Act
The Western Cape government has not received any feedback from the Presidency regarding their concerns apart from an acknowledgement of receipt.
W Cape government’s call to delay implementation of Public Procurement Act should be ignored - Cosatu
The provincial government wants urgent consultations to take place with provinces and municipalities on constitutional and other concerns.
Western Cape government says Public Procurement Act unconstitutional
The new law, which was signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week, seeks to regulate public procurement and prescribes a single framework for implementation of preferential procurement by state organs.
New procurement law will eliminate corruption in procurement problem - Ramaphosa
The new Public Procurement Act will solve the issue of corruption in procurement, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Tshwane wants to buy own vehicles to save costs
THE City of Tshwane wants to purchase its own vehicles as part of a plan to slowly abandon the use of hired vehicles costing the municipality millions of rands every year.
Zikalala cracks the whip on procurement scams in Public Works
The department said the current investigations will have implications on the processing of payments to creditors and beneficiaries.
New SIU probe into corruption allegations in the Free State and KZN
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorised by government to look into allegations of maladministration in the the Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and Human Settlements, the Free State Provincial Legislature and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport.
Future supply chain professional: a proactive agent of change
Procurement specialist Tsholofelo Tsholofelo explains who will hold sway as the logistics revolution continues.
Knysna’s R28m lease deal under scrutiny
ActionSA claims agreement was signed with company that was among council’s top debtors.
Court dismisses appeal by contractors who were stripped of multi-million rand profits for rickety ‘washing line’ border fence
The two contractors were jointly paid R21. 8 million of the R40. 4 million in advance by DPWI for the construction of the razor mesh fence between Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Public Procurement Bill ‘deficient and dangerous’, says civil society
The Procurement Reform Working Group (PRWG) says the Public Procurement Bill as it stands is deficient and, if passed by both houses of Parliament, is potentially disastrous for our country.
‘If Scorpions were never disbanded, we would not have this high level of corruption’ - Chief Justice Zondo
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo also pressed upon his recommendation that whistle-blowers not only needed to be protected, but also incentivised.
Justice, Finance Ministers to face court action over new fee structure for legal practitioners
Pabasa said the decision, which came into effect on July 1, 2023, was irrational, unreasonable, unlawful and unconstitutional in terms of section 172(2) of the Constitution.
High-profile individuals linked to Eskom corruption
The head of the Hawks, Godfrey Lebeya said there have been threats and intimidation against Eskom staff members by syndicates operating at power stations.
Parliament seeks written comments on new Public Procurement Bill
The Public Procurement Bill aimed to regulate public procurement and prescribe a framework within which preferential procurement must be implemented.
ANC slams the DA’s claims of bomb plot
It is alleged that ANC KZN provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo admitted to trying to facilitate a R5m payment between the eThekwini Municipality and the forum, apparently for having “protected” the municipality’s assets and infrastructure during the July 2021 unrest.
Public Service Amendment Bill tightens grip on HoDs, top brass
According to the bill, a HOD or senior management staff may not hold political office in a political party whether in a permanent, temporary or acting capacity.