COVID-19: Net closing in on those involved in tender, fraud irregularities

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In Gauteng alone, more than160 companies are now being investigated for irregular tenders relating to personal protective equipment.

Ramaphosa orders PPE fraud probe

But it doesn't end there. A chief financial officer and chief director of procurement at the province's health department have also been fingered."We have opened a criminal case against three companies for now and we are still continuing with the process as we speak, we are looking at more companies... now we are talking at companies we are looking at in Gauteng and the number now is 164," said Kaizer Kganyago, SIU Spokesperson.

The president has also appointed a team of ministers to probe the allegations - but this has resulted in some criticism.

 

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