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Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has discovered that there were numerous irregularities in the process of securing the lease of the Independence Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Centurion Headquarters. Madonsela has accused the IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula of breaching procurement rules by organizing a R320-million lease.
According to Madonsela, Tlakula took charge of the process by herself while the rules clearly stated that a suitable department must be given direct control of the process. Another major issue includes the undisclosed conflict of interest between Tlakula and Thaba Mufamadi.
Several journalists have reported that Mufamadi and Tlakula had a little more than just a professional relationship. However, the allegations are neither backed by any facts nor by any confirmation.
“Tlakula’s actions risk a loss of public confidence in the IEC and also threaten the IEC’s reputation as an impartial constitutional body,” Madonsela said.
Madonsela added that Tlakula issued a directive in 2009 for the procurement process to be handled by the executive committee. The order was conveniently condoned by the concerned authorities.
“In so doing she countermanded the decision of the commission, which had on 12 January 2009 made a decision to award the office space tender to a different company… Menlyn Corporate Park premises.
There was no separation of roles and responsibilities between the various committees within the commission that are tasked with administration of the procurement process,” Madonsela added.
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