Public works charges axed official and three others over R1.1bn tenders

“The investigations found one firm was awarded 29 contracts to the value of R1,164,440,398 — or more than R1.1bn. This meant the firm held an unfair and unchecked monopoly over contracts issued by the department.”Aside from the irregular awarding of the tenders, Meyer also expressed concern about the company’s quality of work.The dismissed official — whose office is responsible for identifying and mitigating risk and avoiding irregular expenditure during procurement processes, among its key functions —was held responsible.The investigation also found irregularities…