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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.
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Themba Godi: Judgment has vindicated Scopa
Scopa chair Themba Godi says it’s particularly pleased the court has ordered protection of the personal data of grant recipients.
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ANC welcomes Sassa judgment, calls for probe
The Constitutional Court will allow the current contract between CPS and Sassa to continue for another 12 months to ensure social grants are paid next month.
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Transnet tightens noose on staff fraud
Scopa has raised leadership concerns at the parastatal in the wake of irregular expenditure.
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Gordhan: Grant payments top priority for now
The finance minister says Treasury will do everything possible to make sure that grants are paid out in the most cost-effective way in 17 days.
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Gordhan: Sassa contract extension with CPS will be unlawful
A ministerial task team has decided that talks between South African Social Security (Sassa) and Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) must start afresh.
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[WATCH LIVE] Gordhan briefs Scopa on Sassa matter
The Finance Minister was asked to appear before the committee to discuss the Sassa grant payment issue.
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Gordhan to explain Treasury's role in Sassa grants debacle
Of particular concern to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, is whether a new contract will be lawful or lead to further irregular expenditure.
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Dlamini: No national crisis over social grants
The DA and ACDP are calling for a Parliamentary inquiry into initial Sassa tender awarded to Cash Paymaster Services (CPS).
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‘Sassa underestimated work required in grant payment takeover’
Minister Bathabile Dlamini has listed options available to her department and Sassa to deal with the grant payment saga.
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Parliament subpoena hangs over Dlamini
Chairperson Themba Godi says Parliament will no longer tolerate Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini dodging Scopa meetings.
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‘Social development DG’s resignation shows evil forces are winning’
Bathabile Dlamini has evaded several parliamentary committee meetings and the DA says it’s affecting Parliament’s oversight role.
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Scopa orders Dlamini to explain Sassa crisis
The parliamentary committee says it will continue to probe the Sassa debacle whether she attends proceedings on Tuesday or not.
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Scopa: Dlamini is clearly failing
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts says the Social Development Minister missed an opportunity to tackle the Sassa issue at weekend briefing.
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Scopa left 'disappointed' after Social Development DG’s resignation
Zane Dangor resigned from the department on Friday, citing a breakdown in his relationship with Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini.
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Scopa lashes SABC over R5bn in wasteful expenditure
MP Mkhuleko Hlengwa has raised concerns about the auditing committee at the SABC.
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Scopa to probe business ventures between state employees, govt
Scopa says it will investigate instances where State employees and their families conduct business with government.
