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Calls grow for accountability in textbook tender saga

Pressure is mounting for those implicated in the foundation phase textbook procurement saga to be held accountable. This follows the alleged awarding of a R1.6 million contract to Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd to produce textbooks. It is alleged that the company has no proven track record in delivering large-scale educational materials, and could have benefitted by more than R280 million from the publishing process. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has […]

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Madlanga Commission | Dlamini’s testimony contradicts Tshwane CFO on tender processes

Suspended Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dhlamini, has given testimony before the Madlanga Commission that appears to contradict evidence presented by suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, on procurement processes for ad hoc security services. Dhlamini maintained that no work would commence without a purchase order (PO) being issued first. This appeared to contradict Mnisi's version, in which he told the commission […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi admits giving gifts to Nkosi, denies kickbacks

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, has admitted to giving embattled SAPS Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, gifts. The Madlanga Commission previously exposed Whatsapp chats between the pair, showing Nkosi expressing interest in one day owning a bakkie that was on the market, even detailing its history and price-tag. Nkosi claimed he was merely seeking Mnisi's opinion on the vehicle, despite the commission noting that he may have […]

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Madlanga Commission | Suspended TMPD deputy admits sharing tender information

Suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Police Chief, Umashi Dhlamini has admitted to sharing tender bid documents with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Dhlamini made the admission while testifying before the Madlanga Commission, insisting the documents were only shared after they had been made publicly available. Previously during Nkosi's testimony, Whatsapp exchanges presented at the inquiry showed that Dhlamini forwarded a list of bidders for a Tshwane ad hoc security tender […]

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