Mogotsi reveals probe into ‘Cat’ Matlala’s police tender

Mogotsi reveals probe into ‘Cat’ Matlala’s police tender

Brown Mogotsi revealed to an Ad Hoc Committee that a police officer, linked to Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala, claimed Major General Dumisani Khumalo ordered the removal of Major General Feroz Khan, Head of Counter and Security in Crime Intelligence. This information, recorded in a transcript, unfolded during Mogotsi’s investigation, although he did not initially realize the witness’s connection to Matlala. Mogotsi’s engagement with Matlala continued due to ongoing investigations concerning a tender, with assistance from suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya to obtain Matlala’s contact details.
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DA escalates invalid Johannesburg Water Tanker tender to SIU

DA escalates invalid Johannesburg Water Tanker tender to SIU

English soundbite by Cllr Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the High Court ruling setting aside Johannesburg Water’s water tanker tender and the declaration that the tender is invalid. While Johannesburg Water has filed an appeal, meaning the contract will continue for now, the judgment confirms serious concerns about how this tender was awarded. This
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DA escalates invalid Johannesburg Water Tanker tender to SIU

DA escalates invalid Johannesburg Water Tanker tender to SIU

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the High Court ruling setting aside Johannesburg Water’s water tanker tender and the declaration that the tender is invalid. While Johannesburg Water has filed an appeal, meaning the contract will continue for now, the judgment confirms serious concerns about how this tender was awarded. This multi-million rand tanker contract was concluded despite clear procedural irregularities. At a time when residents are battling ongoing water outages, public funds must be managed lawfully, transparently and in the best interest of Johannesburg’s residents.
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