1. |
Willjaro |
SA Fence and Gate |
Notes |
(i) Tenders firms appointed for |
R 1 million (approx) (per year for 3 years) |
R 50.6 million (approx) |
Neither firms were appointed/concluded through bid processes |
(ii) Total value of contracts |
R 1 million (approx) (per year for 3 years) |
R 50.6 million (approx) |
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(iii) Total amount paid out to |
No funds have been paid out to either of the firms to date pending finalisation of investigation |
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(iv) Outcomes of work carried out |
Some processing of abalone had commenced though had not been concluded |
Some work had commenced though had not been concluded |
Both firms stopped work when dispute started |
b) Person’s responsible for appointment |
DAFF CFO |
DAFF CFO |
Mr Jacob Hlatshwayo was acting MLRF CFO at those times. The Director of Supply Chain Management (acting), Ms Abigail Booth was responsible for the process of sourcing and finalising firms that complied with our requirements. |
c) Supply Chain processes followed |
Deviation through 3 quote system |
Deviation through Treasury |
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2. Recommendation for Auditor General |
No recommendations |
The matter was raised as a finding in the management report as issued by the Auditor General to the Department. The matter had been escalated and is still under investigation. |
(b) Gate and Fence:
It was the Department who brought this matter to the attention of Auditor General.
viii) The matters are still under investigation and has been escalated
2. 2) The matter was raised as a finding in the management report as issued by the Auditor General to the Department. The matter had been escalated and is still under investigation.