ActionSA demands probe into R16m eThekwini tender linked to ‘bullet in you’ businessman
ActionSA is calling for an investigation into a R16 million municipal tender awarded to a businessman who was recently arrested for threatening violence. The government is also probing the contractor, Moriel Infrastructure Group, over allegations of irregular construction gradings and potential contract mismanagement.
Why it matters
This highlights critical issues regarding government procurement transparency and the vetting processes for contractors handling public infrastructure projects.
ActionSA is demanding a probe into a multimillion-rand tender awarded by eThekwini municipality to millionaire businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama who was arrested for threatening to “put a bullet” into a group of women at a Sandton restaurant.
In video footage, Mudzinganyama can be heard saying: “I wanted to correct you, she is telling me to leave. I will put a bullet in you now, you understand. I will murder you now and walk. You can say ‘no’ in a nice, respectful way. Don’t ever. I am a wealthy man, you guys are poor ladies. You can record me. I will put a bullet in all of you.”
Mudzinganyama handed himself over at the Randburg police station on Monday and was subsequently released on a warning to appear in court on October 1.
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