Give Competition Commission powers to fine tampering with tenders
Prosecutors and courts are too overburdened to effectively handle cases such as those in the PPE scandal
Reports of inflated bids to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to the government during the national lockdown raise concerns that competition in a wide range of critical markets in SA is being disrupted by fraud, nepotism and corruption.
Tenders are among the most powerful means to foster efficient markets and can be used by purchasers in both the public and the private sectors. The tender process allows a purchaser to obtain a range of competitive quotes for goods or services, and to select suppliers who offer the best quality, at the cheapest price. A transparent, well-run tender process can ensure that the state gets the best value for its scarce resources...
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