Near Half of Tenders awarded by Ekurhuleni are awarded to Companies outside of Ekurhuleni

by Cllr Sally Nene — DA Member of the Finance oversight in the City of Ekurhuleni

Date: 07 November 2023

Release: Immediate

Type: Media statement

The Democratic Alliance in the City of Ekurhuleni can reveal that almost half of the tenders award by the EFF/ANC-led City of Ekurhuleni is awarded to non-based Ekurhuleni companies.

52% of contracts were awarded to CoE-based companies and 48% given to non-CoE companies which includes companies that are outside this province. The EFF-led coalitions unwillingness to provide opportunities to Ekurhuleni based businesses is appalling.

Furthermore, the so-called ‘Peoples’ Government’ has set itself the low target of only 3% for people living with disabilities with its SCM, yet the failing EFF-led government cannot meet that low target with an outcome of 0%.

The DA believes more needs to be done to foster relationships with local businesses and empower these businesses in order to provide the communities of Ekurhuleni with empowerment opportunities.

Cllr Sally Nene

DA Member of the Finance oversight in the City of Ekurhuleni

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