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Mokonyane: I inherited dept's historic debt problems
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane appeared before Scopa to explain R2,5 billion in irregular expenditure dating back to 2015 and 2016.
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Mokonyane shrugs off suggestions of instability in department
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane's department has had two DGs and two interim DGs since 2014.
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Municipalities owe Water Dept R7bn, Mokonyane tells Scopa
Scopa has been trying to get to the bottom of irregular and wasteful expenditure in the department since November.
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'Magwaza's exit package amounts to fruitless, wasteful expenditure'
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) met on Tuesday to discuss its agenda for the third term of the year.
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Godi: Magwaza predicted his departure from Sassa
Scopa chairperson Themba Godi says that Thokozani Magwaza felt he didn’t have the support of Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini.
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Fransman summoned by Scopa over massive wasteful expenditure allegations
Scopa has relaunched an investigation into the payment of R9 billion to consultants by the provincial transport and public works department.
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Scopa raises alarm over Correctional Services’ irregular expenditure
Parliament's standing committee on public accounts is concerned over the financial stability of Correctional Services.
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PSC: Nathi Nhleko ignored warnings over cops doing business with state
The PSC has revealed that former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko ignored its repeated warnings that senior SAPS officials faced potential conflicts of interests.
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Mothiba, top officials taken to task over cops 'doing business' with SAPS
A report by the Auditor-General last year revealed that the SAPS had at least 103 members doing business with SAPS, a higher proportion than many other departments.
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James Aguma suspended as SABC CFO
The ANC's study group on Scopa says it’s confident the move will restore good governance and public confidence in the SABC.
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MPs: SABC has become a rogue entity
Scopa says the rot at the South African Broadcasting Corporation will continue unless key figures at the top are removed.
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‘Heads must roll over R25m SABC contract'
Scopa is calling for heads to roll at the SABC over a R25 million contract to probe fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
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[WATCH LIVE] SABC briefs Scopa on irregular expenditure
The public broadcaster is briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on outstanding issues related to irregular expenditure.
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MPs: Sassa lacks urgency in replacing CPS contract
There are about 10 months left on the current CPS contract but Sassa says it could know in two weeks who will take over the payment of grants from April 2018.
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[WATCH LIVE] Sassa briefs Scopa on CPS contract
Sassa officials are briefing Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on the controversial contract with CPS and the processes aimed at securing a new and valid contract.
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Scopa requests details on panel evaluating grants distribution from Mogoeng
Scopa has written to the Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng requesting names & contact details of those appointed to sit on the committee that will evaluate the payment of grants.
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Scopa want Eskom to explain Guptas-linked company deal
The power utility's R3.7 billion contract with Tegeta Exploration and Resources was under scrutiny when Treasury officials briefed Scopa.
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Fransman could be hauled before WC Scopa
A probe has been relaunched into the payment of R9 billion to consultants by the provincial Transport and Public Works and Health Departments.
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Scopa unhappy with lack of internal controls at SABC
Scopa chairperson Themba Godi says they are determined to find out who’s responsible for wasting taxpayers’ money and to ensure they are held accountable.
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Scopa intends keeping close eye on social grants payments process
Themba Godi says the committee will closely monitor the South African Social Security Agency to ensure it complies with a Constitutional Court order to take over social grant payments next year.
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Scopa to ensure Sassa complies with ConCourt order
Earlier this month, the Constitutional Court allowed the current service provider to continue for another year.
