Zebras Kick Bafana Out
Monday, May 25, 2015
Zebras players take off in celebration after sewing a famous victory over old enemy South Africa
Both teams started cautiously, but there was not much for the buzzing crowd to crow about although Omaatla Kebatho could have given his side the lead in the 28th minute when he drove his effort wide with Bafana goalkeeper, Jackson Mabokgwane sprawled on the turf.
With three minutes left before the break, the hosts missed a glorious opportunity to put their noses in front as the ball dangerously rolled across Dambe’s goal with Carl Lark making a desperate last ditch effort to apply the vital touch.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...