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ActionSA has submitted a Parliamentary Question to the Minister of Transport seeking clarity on why SANRAL and the Department of Transport continue to engage China State Construction Engineering Corporation and Base Major Construction despite serious allegations against both companies.

uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has already initiated a blacklisting process after alleged misrepresentations were discovered in CVs submitted for a 2023 tender by both companies. Despite these red flags, SANRAL appears to be moving ahead with major contractual engagements involving these companies. ActionSA finds this unacceptable and believes that the public deserves immediate answers.

It is paramount to establish what the Department and the Minister knew, and when — particularly whether the Minister was aware of the blacklisting process, the full list of existing contracts between the Department, SANRAL, and the two companies, and whether any additional contracts with these entities are currently under consideration.

ActionSA has further asked whether the Minister will place a moratorium on any further contracts until all investigations and blacklisting processes are concluded.

ActionSA is deeply concerned by what appears to be a disregard for public procurement integrity and the protection of public funds. Compromised entities cannot be allowed continued access to multi-million-rand tenders while serious allegations remain unresolved.

ActionSA will pursue this matter until the Minister accounts and proper oversight is restored.

Issued by ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip Lerato Ngobeni