By Marcus Moloko
The Special Tribunal has set aside multimillion-rand PPE contracts awarded by the Mpumalanga Department of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, declaring them unlawful and ordering the repayment of profits.
The contracts, valued at R1,080,000 for 60,000 surgical masks and R13,297,500 for 150,000 protective medical jumpsuits, were awarded to Tark Group (Pty) Ltd, co-owned by Katleho O’Hara Mokonyane and Bonelela Mgudlwa.
The Tribunal found the contracts constitutionally invalid and held the co-owners personally liable for unlawful gains, directing the disgorgement of profits.
In a public statement, Mgudlwa rejected the findings and defended his wife, broadcaster Anele Mdoda, against speculation linking her to the matter.
“I categorically state that Anele has no connection whatsoever to the events under scrutiny,” Mgudlwa said. “The matters in question relate to my business activities in 2020, whereas my relationship with Anele only commenced in mid-2024 and culminated in our marriage in 2025. Any
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