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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.
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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.
