Special Tribunal sets aside R257m Gauteng Health PPE contract
The Special Tribunal declared invalid a Covid-19 personal protective equipment contract worth over R250 million.
The contract was awarded by the Gauteng Health Department to a private company, Nkhane Projects and Supply.
The Special Investigating Unit's Kaizer Kganyago has welcomed the judgment, describing it as a crucial step in addressing the corruption linked to the pandemic.
The SIU's application to the Special Tribunal followed an investigation that found Nkhane had made an unsolicited proposal to the Gauteng health department outside of a competitive bidding process.
No request was made for a deviation from normal procurement procedures, and none of the required procurement prescripts were followed.
In the judgment dated 5 August 2024, the Tribunal ordered Nkhane to submit audited statements within 30 days, detailing its income and expenses related to the PPE delivered under the invalidated contracts,” Kganyago said.
Nkhane is also required to pay the SIU’s costs for the application, including the costs for two counsels where applicable.
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