Transport Minister Barbara Creecy takes decisive action to block a controversial driving licence machine tender after the Auditor-General uncovers serious irregularities in the procurement process.
Another IDEMIA contract with SA govt to be blocked
The Auditor-Generalâs audit of the Driving Licence Card Accountâs supply chain management processes revealed irregularities in the tender evaluation.
Current license printer must be maintained while Gov sorts out tender debacle – Hypertext
The AGSA’s audit of the tender process for a license printer found it was riddled with problems.
Transport dept working on interim measures as minister blocks tender for new driving licence card machine
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Dodgy driving licence deal: Creecy turns to court as AG flags irregular tender | Business
The Auditor General found the selection of a French multinational firm for a more than R480 million driver’s licence printing machine tender was irregular. The Department of Transport is planning to make a high court application to find a way forward.
Transport minister wants driving license tender declared irregular
The Auditor-General (AG) says the contract did not follow required procurement processes, nor did it comply with the Public Finance Management Act and Driving Licence Card Account policies.
R400m driving licence tender takes wrong turn | The Citizen
The Auditor Generalâs investigation found the tender awarded to Idemia to purchase a new driving licence card machine was irregular
ACSA to open R3.15bn baggage screening tender after 20 years
The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) announces a groundbreaking R3. 15 billion tender for baggage screening services, challenging a 20-year monopoly and sparking controversy with current service providers. This move signals a major shift in airport security operations and compliance with constitutional requirements.
CSIR issues a tender for green energy irrigation system
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