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The corrupt must be punished

The recent judgment by the Public Procurement Tribunal (PPA) against the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs (now Ministry of Water and Human Settlements) is a stark reminder of the alleged pervasive issue of corruption within the country’s public institutions.

The findings reveal a disturbing pattern of misconduct and lack of transparency that cannot be ignored.

The Tribunal, led by Judge President Justice Kabelo Lebotse, has rightly condemned the Ministry for its eyebrow raising conduct in awarding a P1.8 billion water tender to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Zhong Gan Engineering & Construction Corporation (Pty) Ltd.

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