DA demands suspension of GDARD official over R33.7 million tender scandal

By Levy Masiteng 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has demanded swift action against Loyiso Mkwana, Chief Director of Sustainable Environment at the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), who also served as Chairperson of the Bid Evaluation Committee.

The call follows allegations that Mkwana played a key role in awarding a R33.7 million irregular contract to Enviro Mobi by GDARD and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.

Enviro Mobi is associated with prominent figures, including Puleng Peter Mabe, former ANC Youth League treasurer and former Member of Parliament.

Jade Miller, DA’s Gauteng Shadow MEC for Environmental Affairs, revealed these findings during recent oral inquiries in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL).

“MEC Peters confirmed no action has been taken, and Mkwana remains in his role on full pay,” Miller told the legislature.

The DA demands Mkwana’s suspension pending criminal proceedings and a comprehensive forensic audit of all current tender beneficiaries