JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Ralehoko says there’s nothing untoward about the department securing food for all Gauteng hospitals from suppliers in Limpopo.
The department is relying on the Limpopo Department of Health contracts to secure perishable goods such as bread, eggs, vegetables and meat.The department has told Eyewitness News it’s been using companies in Limpopo since August, while it waits to finalise its own food contracts in Gauteng.Gauteng’s Department of Health insists its agreement is based on a finalised and vetted list on the Limpopo Department of Health’s database.
Fifty-four companies feature on the list of those entrusted with providing Gauteng hospitals with food.Health spokesperson Motaletale Modiba: “The Limpopo Department of Health has conducted a competitive bidding process in compliance with procurement regulations to appoint these suppliers… their process was audited by theThe DA – which raised this issue in the legislature – said the department’s making a poor excuse to legitimise a suspicious contract.