Entries by Corruption Watch

SIU shuts down another dubious PPE contract

16th August 2024 in , /by

The Special Investigating Unit has succeeded in its bid to overturn a R257-million contract for personal protective equipment, entered into by the Gauteng Department of Health and a company called Nkhane Projects and Supply during the Covid-19 pandemic of four years ago. The Special Tribunal, on 5 August, ruled the contract invalid and set it aside. Additionally, Nkhane must pay the SIU’s costs for the application, including the costs for two counsel where applicable.

Abahlali victimisation, harassment, and murders again in the spotlight

14th August 2024 in , , /by

A new Amnesty International report once again casts light on the disproportionate victimisation, harassment, and killings of members of Abahlali baseMjondolo, South Africa’s largest social movement representing the interests of shack dwellers, the homeless, and the poor. The report also highlights authorities’ lackadaisical attitude towards the ongoing violence, and the failure to make even desultory attempts to address it.

Tshwane introduces new e-commerce portal, aims to reduce corruption

8th August 2024 in , , /by

The City of Tshwane’s new e-commence and procurement portal aims to boost the fight against corruption within the procurement system, enable faster and more efficient procurement, and facilitate better value for public money. The system will minimise human intervention in procurement and track the performance and delivery of contracted suppliers, among other features.

Edelman research: business the most trusted institution in the world in 2024

7th August 2024 in , /by

Business is the most trusted sector in the world, above NGOs, media, and governments, according to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, released by global communications firm Edelman earlier this year. The survey also revealed that developing countries have a much greater overall trust rating in the four institutions than developed countries, and the UK was the worst of the latter, finding itself at the bottom of the table in terms of overall trust levels.

What procurement data can tell us about procrastination

6th August 2024 in , , /by

CW’s Kirsten Pearson recently undertook an analysis of the levels of public spending over the past financial year. She found a spike in new contracts, as well as in authorised deviations and expansions, in the few months before financial year-end – and particularly in November and December 2023. This year-end spending surge is likely to result in unwise procurement decisions as departments rush to use unspent funds to avoid having to give them back to Treasury.