MPs have demanded an investigation into a R400m deal for an IT system that contains information to identify citizens at the Department of Home Affairs, saying it appeared to be illegal.
Cape Town - Members of Parliament have demanded an investigation into a R400 million deal for an IT system that contains information to identify citizens at the Department of Home Affairs, saying it appeared to be illegal.
MPs said tender processes were not followed and that the State Information Technology Agency rubber-stamped the deal when it should have played a key role. Chairperson of the committee Hlomani Chauke said they wanted the R400m tender to be investigated as processes were not followed. It also emerged that some of the officials in the bid evaluation committee did not have appointment letters to sit on it.
Home Affairs acting director-general Thulani Mavuso said they would welcome an investigation into the contract.
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