Tag: South Africa
Johannesburg records request becomes a deemed refusal
On 8 October, Johannesburg acknowledged that it had missed the legal deadline for a request covering alleged financial misconduct records.
Audit flags conflicted funding while Gauteng officials remain on duty
A 2024 forensic audit found R144-million in Gauteng grants reached a beauty academy, with funds transferred to a related private…
Court invalidates South Africa’s procurement law over public participation
The Constitutional Court invalidated the Public Procurement Act in its entirety after Parliament failed to facilitate meaningful public participation.
PetroSA faces provisional liquidation after disputed fuel settlement
PetroSA owed Nako Energy R227-million, but a settlement could leave the state-owned fuel company facing a R1.4-billion loss.
Joburg’s Licensing Centres Struggle Amid Financial Standoff
Joburg's licensing centres face chaos due to a 13-month financial standoff, with the City owing over a year in fees…
National Treasury Intervenes in R23 Billion UIFWE Write-Off Proposal
Nelson Mandela Bay's ruling coalition faced backlash after a proposed R23 billion write-off of unauthorised expenditure was deemed unlawful by…
Investigation Reveals Flaws in Nkangala Water Tanker Procurement
An investigation found that Emalahleni Local Municipality spent R46-million on water tanker services in a year, yet residents still face…
South Africa publishes what it buys and almost never what it costs
A value appears on 1% of recent South African notices. Eskom and Johannesburg Water lead the record by volume, and…