The SIU has laid criminal charges against the head of the Limpopo Health Department Dr Thokozani Mhlongo and Chief Financial Officer Justice Mudau for their role in the PPE scandal, reports Pretoria News.
The SIU report revealed a range of offences in the procurement of PPE in the province, including irregularly appointing Pro Secure. The SIU found that the provincial health department had irregularly awarded PPE tenders worth R125m. “The SIU will approach the Special Tribunal to have the contract declared invalid and unlawful. Criminal evidence referred to NPA,” the SIU said.
The SIU’s 735-page report confirmed that Pro Secure was one of the companies handpicked to supply PPEs without being on the official database of suppliers. The company was awarded a contract to the value of more than R160m in March 2020 to supply and deliver 900,000 litres of hand sanitisers and install, maintain and repair 20,000 units of hand sanitiser dispenses. The report also revealed that Pro Secure invoiced the Limpopo Department of Health on 33 occasions, and that nine payments to the total of more than R160m were made.
Pretoria News Pressreader article – Limpopo HoD, CFO charged over PPE scandal
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