Red flags over R1.6 billion tender for a 40km road in Limpopo

• The contract worth R1.57 billion to improve a 40km stretch of the N1 in Limpopo was suspended by the High Court due to material irregularities in the tender award.
• The investigation identified by SANRAL found material irregularities in the award, leading to recommendations for consequence-management measures and self-review proceedings.
• The case is ongoing, with Hillary Construction and SANRAL disputing the appropriate remedy, as SANRAL seeks a fresh procurement process while Hillary Construction seeks a substitution order directing that the tender be awarded to it.