Let's Be Reasonable In Our Demands
Monday, July 13, 2020
When the problem started roughly two weeks ago, many took it lightly and thought the situation would stabilise and normalise in a few days as had been promised, but it has not dissipated.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Thursday finally addressed the nation, at which time, some kind of rationing system was introduced.
The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....