By Thapelo Molefe
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has called for disciplinary action against CEO Tebogo Malaka, General Manager of Supply Chain Management Dr. Molebedi Sisi, and several other officials involved in the controversial R836 million oxygen plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT).
Briefing the media on Tuesday, Macpherson described the R836 million oxygen plant tender scandal as “a monumental failure in governance” and confirmed that a report compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been handed over to the Hawks for criminal investigation.
“These findings, ladies and gentlemen, represent a monumental failure in governance and adherence to IDT policies and National Treasury regulations, undermining the integrity of public procurement and threatening donor funds,” Macpherson said.
The tender, valued at R836 million, was issued by the IDT in its capacity as the implementing agent for the Department of Health.
It aimed to install Pressure Swing Adsorption
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