In an unprecedented move, which is viewed as a breach of regulations and the Lotteries Act, Parks Tau wrote to all the bidders for the R180 billion lottery licence tender last month, informing them about the extension of the validity period.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation SA is taking the troubled uMgeni-uThukela Water board to court over its pre-award of the Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 project, News24 can reveal.
Acsa contends that its mandate, enshrined in both the Constitution and relevant aviation legislation, requires it to ensure the provision of baggage screening and handling services at its airports, and that a transparent, competitive tender process is imperative.
Airports Company SA has said it would appeal a court judgment handed down in November last year, which stopped it procuring baggage screening, baggage management and baggage reconciliation systems for SA airports.
The tenders cover the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of three proposed projects to be based at Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport, and Cape Town International Airport. Closing dates for submission is March 17.
Former Department of Agriculture CFO Jacob Hlatshwayo will serve four years behind bars after being convicted of corruption in a R10. 8 million tender scandal involving abalone and shark fin contracts.
Iran and Russia in the Running: A South African government minister has said that Pretoria is willing to turn to Iran and Russia as partners in the development of its civilian…