Tag: ProcurementReform
Government procurement – is price still the deciding factor?
The Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 is signed but not yet in force. However, the Constitutional Court is yet to rule on a challenge by the Western Cape Government, the City of Cape Town and amaBhungane. They argue that Parliament failed to facilitate reasonable public participation on material amendments, as required by section 59(1)(a) of the Constitution. That judgment is still pending.
A new chapter for B-BBEE with draft Gazette 54032
On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) took a fundamental step in South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transformation narrative by publishing Government Gazette Number 54032. This development marks a new chapter for B-BBEE and signals a shift in regulatory direction.
Public trust reset – procurement needs behavioural reform
Weak accountability, limited skills, and slow consequence management continue to undermine procurement reform. Despite years of regulatory efforts, irregular expenditure and procurement failures persist. These issues have eroded governance and public trust in South Africa.
