The vehicle trafficking case against North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been postponed to 16 November to allow for further investigations. Carrim appeared before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of vehicle trafficking, fraud and theft, all of which he has denied. He was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport last month by the Madlanga Commission’s Recommendations Task Team, shortly before he was due to board a flight to Saudi Arabia via Dubai. The State also accused Carrim…
Businessman Suleiman Carrim has been told he will be held accountable for his role in alleged tender-rigging at Tembisa Hospital, in which an estimated R2 billion was siphoned out through procurement processes that are now subject to multiple investigations, including by the Special Investigative Unit. Carrim unsuccessfully tried to have the commission ignore the SIU report into Tembisa Hospital, suggesting the matter was not part of its terms of reference. In his rebuttal, Evidence Leader Mathew Chaskalson said the inquiry…
The Department of Home Affairs is hoping to reduce its long queues through a digital partnership model with banks across the country. The live operational phase of this system, which will allow smart ID applications to be made at selected bank branches, was launched over the weekend. According to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, this forms part of the department’s digital transformation strategy aimed at improving services. “Instead of forcing people to go to Home Affairs to endure long queues…
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is facing mounting public outrage after an investigation uncovered a procurement scandal that has cost taxpayers more than R16 million, deepening an already severe financial and operational crisis. The probe, conducted by Tshangana & Associates Incorporated, revealed a disturbing pattern of irregular procurement, missing vehicles, defective machinery, and fraudulent confirmations linked to Maboela Forestry and Construction. Investigators say the municipality entered into unauthorized deals, bypassing proper supply chain procedures under the RT57-2019 national contract, resulting in…