The Department of Basic Education has firmly responded to recent allegations surrounding the National School Nutrition Programme.
Department of Basic Education clarifies school feeding controversy, rejecting claims of corruption and irregularities in the tender process. Director-General Mathanzima Mweli addressed these concerns in a statement, clarifying the department’s position and defending the integrity of the modernisation initiative..
“The assertion that the management of the DBE concocted the modernization scheme for corrupt ends is also rejected,” Mweli stated. He pointed to the detailed records and consultations with National Treasury and Senior Counsel, confirming the legality and strategic intent of the modernization project. “The DBE is convinced that the process it initiated is lawful in every respect,” he added.
He refuted claims that the tender would go to a single entity, stressing that the model includes provisions for small, medium, and micro enterprises and smallholder farmers, aiming to create over 30 000 sustainable jobs.Jose Riveiro has emphasised the value of putting the game to bed early when Orlando Pirates lock horns with Discipled FC of Madagascar.
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