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Limpopo “Forgot” To Charge Officials Implicated In Tender Irregularities, Scopa Told

The standing committee on public accounts (Scopa) in Limpopo grilled Limpopo Public Works MEC Nkakarne Rakgoale, HOD Dikgole Seroka and CFO Mahlasedi Mhlabane about tender irregularities, irregular expenditure and maladministration, including the awarding of a R179 million contract to a company whose directors did not comply with tax requirements.

A public hearing has revealed shocking developments within the Limpopo Department of Education, where supply chain officials and companies contracted to advertise tenders have been doing as they please without any consequences meted against them. The provincial Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) heard that some officials signed off tenders at their own discretion, disbursing… Continue reading Limpopo “Forgot” To Charge Officials Implicated In Tender Irregularities, Scopa Told

North West Terminates Ndhuna Tender After Legislature Demands Answers

A North West government delegation led by Acting Premier Nono Maloyi on a walkabout on the Nelson Mandela Drive in Mahikeng on June 28, 2023. The delegation, which included Public Works and Roads MEC Saliva Gaoage Molapisi and HOD Moss Kgantsi, met with contractor Khosi Vuyo Logistics and announced an intervention to fast-track the project.

North West Public Works and Roads MEC Saliva Gaoage Molapisi ordered his department to terminate the controversial Ndhuna Civil Engineering Services contract after the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) demanded answers. After initially ordering an internal probe into the R134 million Khunotswana tender, widely viewed as an attempt to cover up alleged tender fraud and… Continue reading North West Terminates Ndhuna Tender After Legislature Demands Answers

Project-Abandoning Contractor Pleaded Poverty While Cruising In Luxury Cars

The contractor who abandoned projects in North West after pocketing R25 million pleaded poverty while driving to meetings and construction sites in new luxury cars, sources said. According to government officials, civil engineers and business associates, businessman Oberon Sungulani Matsuvuki rocked up for meetings with officials and civil engineers in expensive cars but continued to… Continue reading Project-Abandoning Contractor Pleaded Poverty While Cruising In Luxury Cars

North West Officials ‘Tampered With’ Tender Processes To Benefit Unqualified Contractor

North West Public Works and Roads MEC Gaoage Molapisi has been accused of orchestrating a plot to white-wash the R134 million Ndhuna Civil Engineering Service report and clear the contractor and officials at the centre of the alleged tender fraud and corruption. Molapisi has been accused of ordering an internal probe in a bid to clear HOD Moss Kgantsi, CFO Peter Modika and contractor Oberon Matsuvuki for the roles in the R134 million tender scandal. (Photo: Department's Facebook page).

The North West Department of Public Works and Roads’ bid adjudication committee, chaired by Chief Financial Officer Peter Modika, tampered with procurement processes and changed the rules halfway through to benefit a preferred contractor that had no track record. According to the complete tender record obtained by African Times, the committee changed functionality criteria… Continue reading North West Officials ‘Tampered With’ Tender Processes To Benefit Unqualified Contractor

Molapisi Accused Of White-Washing Ndhuna Probe To Defend ‘Tender Corruption’

North West Public Works and Roads MEC Gaoage Molapisi has been accused of orchestrating a plot to white-wash the R134 million Ndhuna Civil Engineering Service report and clear the contractor and officials at the centre of the alleged tender fraud and corruption. Sources, including civil servants, engineers and businessmen, said Molapisi’s decision to order an… Continue reading Molapisi Accused Of White-Washing Ndhuna Probe To Defend ‘Tender Corruption’

Xi Meets Sogavare, Urges Enhanced China-Solomon Islands Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing on Monday afternoon. The two sides jointly announced the official establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for a new era. Xi noted that China and Solomon Islands are trustworthy friends and dependable partners… Continue reading Xi Meets Sogavare, Urges Enhanced China-Solomon Islands Cooperation

BRICS: Why Africa Must Look East And Resist Imperialist US Diplomacy By Threat

The upcoming BRICS Summit in Johannesburg next month is important for South Africa, the African continent and the global south. The gathering of the world’s major developing countries is expected to discuss a common currency and admit or agree on criteria to admit new members. Countries which have either applied or lined up to join… Continue reading BRICS: Why Africa Must Look East And Resist Imperialist US Diplomacy By Threat

North West HOD, CFO Mum On Ndhuna Bribery Claims

The MM Industries tender is among multi-million-rand contracts signed by HOD Moss Kgantsi, and marred by allegations of fraud, corruption and kickbacks.

North West Public Works and Roads head of department (HOD), Moses Ikgopopeng Kgantsi, has refused to comment on allegations he and Chief Financial Officer Peter Moyakhayakha Modika demanded kickbacks from a company which scored a R134 million contract even though it abandoned projects in 2021. Kgantsi and Modika have been accused of privately meeting Ndhuna… Continue reading North West HOD, CFO Mum On Ndhuna Bribery Claims

North-West MEC Orders Probe Into R134M Ndhuna Contract

North-West Public Works and Roads MEC Gaoage Saliva Oageng Molapisi, HOD Moss Kgantsi and senior officials have been summoned to pear before the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) on June 20 in relation to the awarding of the R134 million tender Ndhuna Civil Engineering Services after the company abandoned projects.

North-West Public Works and Roads MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi has ordered an internal investigation into a R134 million tender awarded to a contractor who previously abandoned two projects. In a statement released earlier today, Molapisi said he had instructed the head of department (HOD), Moses Ikgopoleng Kgantsi, to immediately ensure a probe was conducted and… Continue reading North-West MEC Orders Probe Into R134M Ndhuna Contract

Calls For SIU Probe, HOD Suspension Over R134M Contract

Farmers have accused North West Public Works HOD Moss Kgantsi of arrogantly dismissing their concerns about the contractor's decision to divert traffic onto private land rather than build a bypass.

A North West politician has called for the suspension of the head of the Department of Roads and Public Works, Moses Ikgopoleng Kgantsi, for his role in the awarding of a R134 million contract to a contractor who previously abandoned two projects. James Gadinabokao, the president of the non-governmental organisation (NGO) GATVOL, said Kgantsi should… Continue reading Calls For SIU Probe, HOD Suspension Over R134M Contract