While Vodacom has cancelled its contract with PRASA for the provision of cellphones, which train drivers used to communicate with control rooms, it has also been revealed that ANC took R9 Billion from PRASA to pay for SANRAL e-tolls, according to Steve Harris from UNTU, which is a union within Prasa. Train drivers use these cellphones to get the verbal go-ahead to use routes to prevent accidents, because they can’t use the radio base system because that is not working either!
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ANC Takes R9 Billion From PRASA to Pay for e-Tolls! With No Brakes, Cellphones, Radios, Guards, SAPS or Money, The PRASA Train Has Derailed & Crashed Yet ANC Vultures Continue To Plunder it!
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Chinese company told to stop building Transnet trains – including notorious R54.5bn procurement contract for 1,064 locomotives
Denel’s huge contract worth billions of Rand halted after dispute over inspection arises – How long will the cash-strapped SEO remain standing?
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South Africa has blocked Denel’s huge contract worth billions of Rand. The contracts, the largest of which are for weapons in the two countries, Saudi Arabia, and the other in the United Arab Emirates, have been blocked and could eventually be canceled by the buyers. South African manufacturer Denel, which, like many other state entities,..
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Weapon manufacturer Denel has quietly acquired a contract worth R6.3 billion for the export of weaponry
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With the apparent initiative and guidance of the new chief of arms manufacturers, Denel, a contract has been entered into for the export of weaponry worth more than R6 billion. A spokesman for the manufacturer confirmed that a contract had been obtained but that the broader details of it had not yet been disclosed. The..
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Zandile Gumede raid: Here’s the insane fleet of luxury cars seized at the residence of former mayor of eThekwini
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Even in her darkest hour, Zandile Gumede has remained defiant in the face of mounting pressure. The former mayor of eThekwini had a dig at the Hawks investigative unit on Thursday when they turned up at the wrong house to seize assets belonging to her, and 15 of her co-accused. Gumede has orchestrated one hell..
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R500 million new fire truck tender in court after correct tender procedure has not been complied with – More than half of Johannesburg’s fire stations still have no fire trucks
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The Johannesburg Municipality’s 10 new fire trucks for the emergency management service’s deal have now landed in court. Marcé Projects approached the Johannesburg High Court and asked that the contract between the city and TFM Industries that received the R500m contract be void. Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba delivered 10 emergency services vehicles on Monday that..
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Arms scandal again under spot light – Submarine purchase from Germany could not be used effectively because SA does not have trained personnel
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During the first half of 2008, the SA Queen Modjadji was received from Germany at the port at Simon’s Town. It is the latest delivery of submarines from Germany purchased by South Africa while the country does not have sufficiently trained personnel to use the boat effectively. The Crawford-Browne activist says there is only one..
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Cash strapped Eskom left red faced after court bans 3-year contract of R350 million for lubricant purchase
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Eskom was banned from awarding a contract that would be valid for three years, amounting to R350 million. The contract involves the purchase of lubricants for use at its various power plants, but the judge banned it because Eskom did not comply with its own procedure or that of the government in awarding contracts. The..
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Former SA President, Zuma has been charged with corruption linked to a multi-billion dollar arms deal – However, he denies any wrongdoing
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Why was there an arms deal? – Newly democratic South Africa decided its military needed to be overhauled – and five years after coming into power following the end of white minority rule, the African National Congress (ANC) government signed contracts totally 30bn rand ($5bn; £3bn in 1999). The deal involved companies from Germany, Italy,..
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Transnet wants to keep R2,5bn Gupta contract after High Court ordered contract to be cancelled – Wonder water favours and gifts are at stake here?
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Transnet intends to disregard the High Court’s court order which ruled that a R2.5 billion contract awarded to T-Systems should be cancelled. The court ruled that the contract should be granted to Gijima Holdings. Transnet has made no effort to comply with the court order and aims to extend T-Systems’ contract for another 12 to..
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ANC president builds poor record due to numerous occasions where he has been caught distorting the truth, now Ramaphosa refuses to show the contract between his son and Bosasa
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President Cyril Ramaphosa refused the opposition party’s request to disclose the contract between his son, Andile Ramaphosa and Bosasa. Opposition parties claim that its refusal indicates that the contract does not exist and the president has once again lied. Observers reckon that he is becoming increasingly entangled with all the untruths and denials that further..
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Foolish decision by controversial municipal manager sends off a major disaster, can it be attributed to corruption or incompetence to make decisions wisely?
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The overall bankrupt municipality of Fetakgomo Tubatse, which includes towns of Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Steelpoor, made the foolish decision to dismiss an existing contractor who asked R500,000 to wire homes for electricity. Instead of the company, a new contract was accepted where Eskom would do the job at a huge R9.8m. Patience Busane, the controversial municipal..
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Ramaphosa swears high and low that he has no contract with Bosasa, the extent of President’s lies is getting bigger and bigger
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Bosasa, now African Global Operations, claims that there is no contract between the company and Cyril Ramaphosa’s son Andile. According to Joe Gumede, Bosasa’s chairman, there is no record, contract or bill of the so-called R500,000 financial consulting service rendered by A Ramaphosa. This follows after Cyril Ramaphosa initially said in parliament that the payment..
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Fired Transnet boss will still be paid R3 million for doing nothing
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Recently fired Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama will still receive his salary for the next six months despite not having to report for duty. This was confirmed by Transnet board member Edward Kieswetter during an interview with eNCA’s Shahan Ramkissoon. Kieswetter confirmed that although Gama’s contract had effectively been terminated on Monday, the former CEO would..
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Ashwin Willemse won’t be back on SuperSport
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SuperSport have confirmed that Ashwin Willemse will not be back on television now that his contract with the company has expired. It has been over three months since Willemse stunned South Africa on May 19 by walking off a live set during a Super Rugby broadcast, claiming that his colleagues Nick Mallett and Naas Botha..
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