The Special Investigating Unit says evidence justifies “the blacklisting of Digital Vibes from conducting business with the public sector”.
“A large amount of money was paid to family members and associates of both Ms Mather and Ms Mitha, without them having conducted any work or providing any services to Digital Vibes. These transactions were done unlawfully and without her knowledge or consent, and constituted theft and fraud,” the report reads.
The company irregularly scored a R150m communications contract in the department of health initially for the National Health Insurance system, but the tender was eventually extended to also cover Covid-19 awareness when the novel coronavirus reach SA shores.
The SIU said this evidence justified “the blacklisting of Digital Vibes from conducting business with the public sector”.TimesLIVE
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