Anele Mdoda's Husband, Bonelela Mgudlwa and ANC Deputy SG's Daughter Katleho Mokonyane, Ordered to Repay Over R14 Million Allegedly Gained In Two Irregular COVID-19 PPE Contracts Awarded By Mpumalanga Dept of Health
The Special Tribunal has ruled that two irregular COVID-19 PPE contracts awarded by the Mpumalanga Department of Health were unlawful and must be set aside. Co-owners of Tark Group have been ordered to personally repay the profits they made. The judgment, secured by the SIU, highlights serious procurement failures during the pandemic.
Bonelela “Buzza” Mgudlwa, husband of radio and TV personality Anele Mdoda, and Katleho O’Hara Mokonyane, daughter of ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane, co-own the company. The deals totalled R14,377,500 – R1,080,000 for 60,000 surgical masks and R13,297,500 for 150,000 protective medical jumpsuits. Tark Group was formerly known as Tuwo Rhodesia.
Key irregularities included bypassing bid committees, issuing premature letters of award, and failing to follow transversal contracts. The supplier lacked the required SAHPRA licence and accreditation. The department sent requisition quotes only to this company, eliminating any competition, while officials accepted non-compliant bids.
The Tribunal found both individuals acted fraudulently and dishonestly. It pierced the corporate veil to hold them personally liable for disgorging all unlawful gains plus paying legal costs. The Mpumalanga Health Department did not oppose the SIU application.
This forms part of the SIU’s investigations under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Proclamation R23 of 2020 into PPE corruption and maladministration. Any criminal evidence uncovered will be referred to the National Prosecuting Authority.
The ruling reinforces that those who benefit from flawed state contracts during emergencies have no right to keep the profits. It aims to recover public funds and strengthen accountability in government procurement processes.
@RevoGangSta777 Believe in a good plot twist. If you want me to help with any skimping over your resume or to even redo it, I am here. Akhona anathema. 🙏🏾
Eastern Cape Health MEC, what was the purpose of this? Luckily you didn’t spend that 10.1 million as this tender was set aside and proven to be irregular.
I often wonder how many gifted people the world has lost simply because they were born into poverty. People who could have become exceptional at something but never had the money, support or opportunity to explore their abilities.
Thanks fellow patriot😇
We should never apologise for wanting South Africans to come first in the opportunities available in their own country. I personally refuse to support an idea of inclusivity that comes at the expense of South Africans and their rightful opportunities.