A criminal case has been opened against the Eastern Cape Department of Education over a controversial R160 million tender awarded to Sizwe IT Solutions Group, a company linked to Iqbal Survé.
The contract is for a supply of 55 000 digital tablets to the department for Grade 12 pupils for the purpose of e-learning due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Giving details about the case, Cassim said: “At the heart of the matter is the awarding of a contract without the matter going out to tender. Cassim said what was extremely concerning was that, of the R160 million, R123 million have been identified for the purchase of 55 000 tablets for Grade 12 pupils at a cost of roughly R2 250 per tablet.
Education department spokesperson Loyiso Pulumani confirmed receipt of our questions and promised to respond. However, by the time of writing on Friday, Pulumani failed to respond or take follow-up calls. These comments will be added to the story once received. “[He was] saying he does not want to discuss procurement processes or contracts that have been awarded, or any issues that have appeared on social media, challenging those who had issues with the contract to go to court.”“It’s unfounded and misleading to claim that the MEC refused give answers to the portfolio committee and that is why the meeting was able conclude its business of that day.
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