Tag archives: Public procurement

Zero tolerance for bad budgeting in public sector

By Candice Grieve and Busisiwe Nhlapo on March 15, 2021 Posted in General

The Budget Speech delivered by the Minister of Finance on 24 February 2021 cast some light on what developments we can expect on the public procurement front in South Africa. The government spends close to a trillion rands on public procurement which accounts for approximately one fifth of South Africa’s gross domestic product, and is … Continue reading

Courts continue deferent approach to tenders and administrative powers and functions

By Bradley Harber and Matthew Clark (ZA) on October 28, 2014 Posted in General

An October 2014 supreme court of appeal decision has confirmed two well established principles of public procurement and administrative law review: There is limited scope for not awarding a tender to a bidder that has scored the highest number of points; and A court is not likely to substitute its decision for a decision made … Continue reading