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Standing Committee On Public Accounts

Dr Beyers Naudé municipality still employs sex offender
National
/ 4 June 2021

Dr Beyers Naudé municipality still employs sex offender

From harbouring sexual offenders, settling a near R4-million claim, to an investigation into maladministration, fraud and corruption; this is the Dr Beyers Naudé local municipality in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape.

By Eunice Masson
Ramaphosa insists Digital Vibes matter is ‘on my desk’
Politics
/ 3 June 2021

Ramaphosa insists Digital Vibes matter is ‘on my desk’

But the president told reporters that he would not decide Zweli Mkhize’s future in cabinet before the outcome of the Special Investigating Unit probe

By Emsie Ferreira
Scopa to investigate claims of mismanagement at DBSA
National
/ 2 June 2021

Scopa to investigate claims of mismanagement at DBSA

This decision is despite the finance minister and the bank’s chief executive dismissing the UDM leader’s allegations as unfounded

By Chris Gilili
Mango suspends new ticket sales ‘just to be safe’
Business
/ 29 April 2021

Mango suspends new ticket sales ‘just to be safe’

Mango’s spokesperson would not disclose the low-cost airline’s debt — which led to a brief suspension of flights — but described it as ‘huge’

By Sarah Smit
Leaking De Ruyter’s affidavit countering racism claims was ‘malicious’ and reckless, says Scopa chairman
National
/ 12 April 2021

Leaking De Ruyter’s affidavit countering racism claims was ‘malicious’ and reckless, says Scopa chairman

Mkhuleko Hlengwa has pointed to people in Eskom or the public enterprises department for making the document public

By Eunice Masson
SAA snubs meeting with Scopa and Gordhan
Business
/ 17 March 2021

SAA snubs meeting with Scopa and Gordhan

MPs express frustration at the shoddy work done by the dysfunctional, broke airline and its rescue practitioners, calling their no-show ‘unacceptable’

By Chris Gilili
SIU to beef up security after investigators threatened during PPE probe
Coronavirus
/ 10 February 2021

SIU to beef up security after investigators threatened during PPE probe

The Special Investigating Unit found that companies were awarded tenders despite not qualifying for the contracts.

By Chris Gilili
Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills

Eskom is stuck in a tricky situation and doesn’t have the wholehearted support of MPs when it comes to recouping its money

By Lester Kiewit
Procrastination hasn’t helped SAA
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Procrastination hasn’t helped SAA

Taking tough decisions was always a political risk. But now it may be too late for business rescue

By Sabelo Skiti
New Scopa chair wants parly watchdog to have more ‘bite’
Article
/ 3 July 2019

New Scopa chair wants parly watchdog to have more ‘bite’

The head of parliament’s watchdog says he is going to get more power to dig into graft and corruption, and ensure there are consequences

By Lester Kiewit
Parliament’s budget watchdog role tipped to go to the IFP
Article
/ 20 June 2019

Parliament’s budget watchdog role tipped to go to the IFP

The M&G understands the ANC plans to offer the position to the IFP in exchange for support in metros lost during 2016 local government elections

By Lester Kiewit
Treasury seeking condonement for R769m irregular spend caused by ‘lost memo’
Article
/ 16 October 2018

Treasury seeking condonement for R769m irregular spend caused by ‘lost memo’

National Treasury will need approval from Parliament’s standing committee on public accounts if it wants the irregular expenditure condoned

By Khulekani Magubane
Sassa admits no contingency plan for grant payments
Article
/ 14 March 2018

Sassa admits no contingency plan for grant payments

The tender deadline was originally postponed from February 28, and risks being postponed again.

By Paul Herman
What to expect in Parliament in 2018
Article
/ 10 January 2018

What to expect in Parliament in 2018

Since the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president, it has been debated whether President Jacob Zuma will resign or be removed from office

By Jan Gerber
Chaos as ANC leaders storm out of Scopa inquiry
Article
/ 23 April 2014

Chaos as ANC leaders storm out of Scopa inquiry

The ANC’s Marius Fransman and Pierre Uys walked out of a Scopa meeting, where they were due to answer for alleged wasted public funds.

By Andisiwe Makinana
‘Disrespectful’ ANC leaders walk out of Scopa hearing
Article
/ 23 April 2014

‘Disrespectful’ ANC leaders walk out of Scopa hearing

Scopa’s chairperson has criticised Marius Fransman and Pierre Uys for walking out of a hearing on the mismanagement of public funds.

By Sapa
Scopa  concerned by government’s overreliance on consultants
Article
/ 13 October 2013

Scopa concerned by government’s overreliance on consultants

Scopa has raised a concern surrounding the government’s reliance on consultants, says a report, after some departments spent billions on consultants.

By Sapa
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Article
/ 30 September 2009

Call to give Parliament teeth to take on lying officials

Parliament needs to be given extra powers to take action against lying officials, the chairperson of Scopa said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 February 2009

Scopa puts off review of new arms-deal evidence

Scopa, which decided last year to examine what further evidence has become available in the controversial arms deal, faced another delay on Wednesday.

By Michael Hamlyn
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Article
/ 3 February 2009

New efforts to reopen arms-deal inquiry

An attempt to get the arms deal inquiry reopened is to be made in Wednesday’s meeting of the standing committee on public accounts in Parliament.

By Michael Hamlyn
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Article
/ 13 September 2007

Committee probes whether Rasool misled legislature

The provincial auditor general never gave any assurance that over-expenditure on the security upgrading of Western Cape provincial minister of community safety Leonard Ramatlakane’s residence did not constitute fraud and corruption, a committee heard on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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