Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate the government agency responsible for all IT procurement for the state. 

The nonperformance of the State Information Technology Agency (Sita) has caused immense frustration over many years to several government departments, particularly home affairs, police and justice. However, as the Sita Act gives the agency a monopoly of IT procurement for the state, the auditor-general considers any IT procurement outside the Sita framework to be irregular. ..

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.