Transnet tender to fraud-accused firm slapped down by court, awarded to another

Transnet's decision to award a tender for the supply of critical port equipment to a company whose directors are on trial for fraud was overturned by the High Court in Pretoria last week.

In late 2022, Transnet awarded Aqua Transport a contract to supply material handling equipment at the Richards Bay port, which was accused of defrauding the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government of R1.6 million. Part of the tender was awarded to Eyamakhosi, a one-man operation based in Richards Bay. 

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