MED AWARD NW
Policy Change
Eskom hands over renewable energy microgrid solution at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital ● Eskom directly implementing renewable energy infrastructure at healthcare facilities ● State-owned entity expanding role in energy resilience projects for critical infrastructure ● Demonstration of hybrid energy solutions becoming operational in public sector ● Potential shift in procurement patterns for hospital energy infrastructure
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC FS NW MP LP NC
Policy Change
South Africa reaffirms commitment to inclusive urban development ● Renewed political commitment to urban development programs will likely increase funding for housing and infrastructure projects ● Focus on informal settlements and sustainable cities signals upcoming tenders for integrated human settlements ● Policy alignment with SDG 11 and NUA indicates continued prioritization of urban renewal projects Department of Human Settlements 7 days ago Read item
MED POLICY WC
Budget Alloc
MEC Anton Bredell conducts oversight visit to Beaufort West as Western Cape strengthens water security and municipal service delivery ● Western Cape government intensifying oversight of municipal water infrastructure projects ● Increased provincial intervention in municipal service delivery challenges ● Focus on water security projects likely to receive continued funding ● Beaufort West identified as priority area requiring infrastructure investment Beaufort West Local Municipality 8 days ago Read item
MED BUDGET GP WC KZN
Budget Alloc Policy Change
Minister Gayton McKenzie: FIFA World Cup 2026 Delegation and Programme Expenditure ● Minister McKenzie's FIFA World Cup delegation expenditure signals potential for increased sports infrastructure and event-related procurement ● Public scrutiny of ministerial travel budgets may lead to tighter controls on discretionary spending ● World Cup preparation creates opportunities in tourism, security, and transport sectors Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 8 days ago Read item
HIGH BUDGET GP KZN EC
Budget Alloc
President Ramaphosa unveils treatment plant to boost Hammanskraal clean water ● Commissioning of Klipdrift 50ML/day Package Water Treatment Plant signals accelerated water infrastructure investment in Hammanskraal (GP). ● National handover of 67 decentralised groundwater schemes across GP, KZN, and EC indicates expanded procurement opportunities in water/sanitation. ● Establishment of a national water committee (multi-stakeholder) suggests long-term policy alignment and potential for coordinated tendering. ● Water security elevated to a top government priority, implying sustained budget allocations and project pipelines for suppliers. ● Presidential endorsement of the project may fast-track approvals and reduce bureaucratic delays for similar future tenders. Department of Water and Sanitation 9 days ago Read item
HIGH POLICY KZN
Budget Alloc
No community too remote for clean water, says Deputy President ● Government reaffirms constitutional commitment to universal water access, signaling prioritization of rural water infrastructure projects ● Launch of Mandela Day Water Services Project and Acceleration Programme in KZN, with specific focus on unserved communities ● Babanango Community Water Supply Scheme and Msinga Borehole Water Supply Intervention unveiled as flagship projects, indicating immediate procurement opportunities in water infrastructure ● Projects include multi-component systems (springs, boreholes, treatment plants, pipelines), suggesting demand for specialized suppliers in water treatment, civil engineering, and pipeline construction ● Political emphasis on water as a right increases likelihood of accelerated budget allocations and tender releases for similar projects nationwide Department of Water and Sanitation 9 days ago Read item
MED POLICY GP
Mandela's legacy honoured as global day of service ● Launch of the Unserved Communities Access Acceleration Programme in Hammanskraal, Gauteng, to accelerate water infrastructure rollout ● Programme aligns with Presidential Water Crisis Committee's goal of sustainable, decentralised groundwater treatment for rural/peri-urban areas ● New tenders expected for water infrastructure projects targeting historically marginalised communities ● Potential for increased procurement activity in water sector under presidential priority initiatives Presidential Water Crisis Committee 9 days ago Read item
HIGH BUDGET GP KZN EC
Budget Alloc
Government expands water access through 67 Mandela Day projects ● 67 new decentralised water supply projects to be launched under the National Water Access Acceleration Programme, targeting underserved communities in GP, KZN, and EC ● Projects include borehole-based systems, water treatment plants, and pipeline infrastructure, with immediate opportunities for construction, engineering, and water treatment suppliers ● High-profile political involvement signals prioritisation of water infrastructure, increasing likelihood of sustained budget allocations and follow-on tenders ● Focus on rural and unserved settlements suggests future tenders will prioritise off-grid, scalable solutions (e.g., boreholes, modular treatment plants) ● Employment and skills development components may be mandatory in bids, aligning with broader B-BBEE and local content requirements Department of Water and Sanitation 10 days ago Read item
MED AWARD GP
Budget Alloc
President Ramaphosa to launch Hammanskraal water treatment plant ● Major water infrastructure project completion signals continued investment in water security ● Emergency response project transitioning to permanent infrastructure with national program backing ● Significant SMME participation model (18 enterprises) demonstrates procurement approach ● Project creates precedent for emergency-to-permanent infrastructure procurement pathways Department of Water and Sanitation 10 days ago Read item
HIGH POLICY GP NW
Budget Alloc
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates National Water Access Acceleration Programme in Hammanskraal, 18 Jul ● Launch of National Water Access Acceleration Programme signals major new water infrastructure tenders ● Hammanskraal focus suggests priority for water-scarce municipalities in Gauteng/North West ● Presidential involvement indicates high-level political backing for rapid procurement ● Likely fast-tracking of water projects under emergency frameworks Department of Water and Sanitation 10 days ago Read item
MED POLICY GP
Policy Change Investigation SOE Restructure
Deputy Minister David Masondo on outcome of PIC Chairperson town hall with PIC Staff ● PIC governance reforms signal increased scrutiny on SOE investments ● Potential shift in procurement oversight for PIC-funded projects ● Increased transparency requirements for contractors working with PIC-backed entities Public Investment Corporation 10 days ago Read item
HIGH ALERT LP
Investigation Irregular Spend
SASSA dismisses four officials over R33 million social grants fraud ● SASSA dismissed four officials for R33M social grants fraud, signaling heightened anti-corruption enforcement in social welfare procurement. ● Internal controls and monitoring at SASSA are being strengthened, which may lead to stricter compliance requirements for vendors in social grants-related tenders. ● Zero-tolerance stance on fraud may increase scrutiny on suppliers and service providers linked to SASSA or similar agencies. ● Potential for increased audits and investigations in social development procurement, raising compliance risks for bidders. South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) 10 days ago Read item
MED POLICY GP EC KZN
Policy Change
Special Economic Zones attract R14.8 billion in revenue ● SEZ program generating R14.8 billion revenue and 30,000+ jobs indicates successful industrial policy execution ● Government shifting from IDZ to SEZ model with broader industrial development focus ● Program entering third phase with spatial industrial development strategy ● Risk of SEZs becoming economic enclaves due to municipal service delivery challenges Department of Trade, Industry and Competition 10 days ago Read item
MED BUDGET WC
Budget Alloc
Government launches R24m 4IR training centre in Mossel Bay ● R24M investment in 4IR training infrastructure at South Cape TVET College signals government prioritization of technical skills development ● Multi-SETAs (ETDP SETA, MerSETA) and IDC co-funding model demonstrates public-private partnership approach to vocational training ● Expansion of 4IR Centres of Excellence network (now including Mossel Bay) indicates systematic rollout of advanced technical training facilities ● Focus on electrical, boilermaking, and automotive sectors suggests upcoming demand for suppliers in these technical training spaces ● Intel and HP involvement highlights potential for future tech procurement tenders in education sector Department of Higher Education and Training 10 days ago Read item
HIGH AUDIT MP
Investigation Irregular Spend Procurement Suspended Blacklisted
Mpumalanga official dismissed over COVID-19 PPE corruption ● SIU investigation led to dismissal of Mpumalanga Public Works official for corruption in COVID-19 disinfection service procurement ● Superia Services Trading awarded R3.75M in contracts (2020-2021) with evidence of kickbacks to official via cash transfers ● Conflict of interest: Official failed to disclose financial benefits from supplier selection process ● NPA referral for criminal prosecution of official and 5 others; potential debarment for Superia Services Trading ● Heightened scrutiny on pandemic-related procurement in Mpumalanga and similar high-risk tenders nationwide Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport 10 days ago Read item
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Special Economic Zones key to driving industrialisation, job creation - President ● Government reaffirms commitment to SEZs as drivers of industrialisation, investment, and job creation ● SEZs positioned as engines of economic transformation with policy-to-production focus ● R890 billion in investment commitments secured at recent SA Investment Conference, spanning strategic sectors ● SEZs likely to see increased procurement activity for infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial projects ● Opportunities for suppliers in construction, logistics, and sector-specific industries tied to SEZ development Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) 10 days ago Read item
MED POLICY
Policy Change Audit Failure Budget Cut
Higher Education Ministry clarifies NSFAS administration costs ● NSFAS has reduced technical support costs from R16.5M-R31M annually to R9.9M under current administration, signaling cost-cutting measures in governance. ● NSFAS administers >R50B annually in student aid, making its procurement and governance structures high-value and high-scrutiny. ● Current administration uses specialist advisers for institutional stabilisation, implying potential future tenders for technical/consulting services. ● Public scrutiny of NSFAS expenditure may lead to stricter compliance checks on related procurement processes. ● Historical governance costs (e.g., R31M for Board in 2025/26) suggest past inefficiencies, increasing risk of audit findings or policy reviews. Department of Higher Education and Training 10 days ago Read item
HIGH BUDGET
Budget Cut Spending Halt Policy Change
Media Statement: Presiding Officers Reaffirm Parliament’s Commitment To Inclusive Parliamentary Diplomacy ● Parliament is advocating for budget reallocation from the Executive to Parliament, which may impact departmental procurement budgets ● Temporary withholding of equitable share funding to municipalities could delay or suspend planned tenders ● Potential reforms in budget allocation processes may lead to policy changes affecting procurement planning Parliament of South Africa 10 days ago Read item
HIGH BUDGET
Budget Cut Spending Halt Procurement Suspended
Media Alert: Joint Committees to Receive Briefing on Temporary Withholding of Equitable Share Funding ● Temporary withholding of equitable share funding may lead to budget constraints for affected municipalities/departments ● Potential delays or cancellations of planned tenders due to funding uncertainty ● Increased scrutiny on financial management and compliance for entities receiving equitable share ● Opportunity for suppliers to monitor municipalities under financial stress for future tenders once funding is restored
LOW AWARD
Minister Dean Macpherson welcomes DPWI’s restoration of Delville Wood Memorial ahead of 110th commemoration ● DPWI successfully completed restoration of Delville Wood Memorial, demonstrating capacity for heritage infrastructure projects ● Project completion signals DPWI's ongoing commitment to maintenance tenders despite budget constraints ● Heritage projects may see increased focus ahead of historical commemorations, creating niche opportunities Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) 11 days ago Read item
MED REGULATION
Policy Change
Water and Sanitation undertakes public consultations on Raw Water Tarriff for 2027/2028 financial year ● Public consultations on Raw Water Tariff for 2027/2028 indicate upcoming adjustments to water pricing structures ● Potential changes in water tariffs may influence procurement budgets for water-related infrastructure and services ● Suppliers in water treatment, infrastructure, and related sectors should prepare for shifts in tender requirements and funding allocations Department of Water and Sanitation 11 days ago Read item
HIGH AUDIT
Investigation Irregular Spend Procurement Suspended Blacklisted
Special Investigating Unit welcomes the dismissal of Mr Jacob Bandile Ngcobo over COVID-19 PPE corruption ● Dismissal of a senior official linked to COVID-19 PPE corruption signals heightened anti-corruption enforcement in procurement. ● Increased scrutiny on PPE and emergency procurement processes, particularly in health-related tenders. ● Potential for more investigations and dismissals in departments with irregular COVID-19 spending. ● Suppliers involved in past PPE tenders may face retroactive audits or debarment risks. ● Reinforces the need for strict compliance with PFMA/MFMA in all procurement activities.
MED POLICY
Home Affairs announces Absa joining banking sector to provide Smart IDs ● Department of Home Affairs expands Digital Partnership Model with Absa joining as the fourth bank to offer Smart ID services ● 12 Absa branches now live, with 60 more planned by end-2026, plus mobile 'Bank on the Move' service to extend reach ● Over 385,000 Smart ID applications processed via banking partners in 4 months, signaling strong demand for digital services ● Partnership model reduces reliance on traditional Home Affairs offices, creating opportunities for tech-enabled service providers ● Shift toward digital ID services may accelerate deprecation of green barcoded ID books, affecting future procurement for physical ID infrastructure Department of Home Affairs 11 days ago Read item
MED BUDGET GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Budget Alloc
MDDA opens grant funding applications for community media ● MDDA has opened grant funding applications for community media, prioritizing indigenous language publications in rural/marginalized areas ● Applications are open from 3 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 with strict submission requirements ● Priority given to media serving historically disadvantaged communities, aligning with transformation mandates ● Deregistered organizations are explicitly excluded from consideration ● Budget and business plan templates are provided to standardize applications Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) 11 days ago Read item
MED POLICY KZN EC GP WC
Durban conference puts South Africa's Special Economic Zones in global investment spotlight ● South Africa is intensifying efforts to attract investment and industrialisation through its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Programme, positioning SEZs as a key policy instrument. ● The Durban conference signals a push for improved governance, investment mobilisation, and SMME participation in SEZ value chains, which may lead to new procurement opportunities. ● Focus on AfCFTA integration suggests cross-border trade and infrastructure tenders may emerge, particularly in KZN and other SEZ-hosting provinces. ● Streamlined administrative processes and incentives in SEZs could reduce red tape for bidders but may also increase competition for high-value tenders. ● Strengthened coordination across government institutions may lead to more aligned procurement strategies, reducing fragmentation in tender processes. Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) 11 days ago Read item
LOW REGULATION
cidb CEO, Bongani Dladla elected Fellow of SAAE ● CIDB CEO Bongani Dladla's election as Fellow of SAAE signals enhanced credibility and leadership in infrastructure procurement oversight ● Strengthened CIDB leadership may improve regulatory clarity and enforcement in construction tender processes ● Potential for more rigorous compliance standards in infrastructure tenders under Dladla's continued tenure Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) 11 days ago Read item
MED BUDGET KZN EC GP
Government urges citizens to participate in Mandela Month activities ● Launch of National Water Access Acceleration Programme by Department of Water and Sanitation on Mandela Day ● 67 borehole interventions planned nationwide, symbolizing Mandela's 67 years of service ● Initial focus on rural communities in KZN (Babanango) and EC (Mncwasa), plus Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant in Gauteng ● Programme aims to expand access to safe water through sustainable, fit-for-purpose solutions Department of Water and Sanitation 11 days ago Read item
MED ALERT GP
Investigation SOE Restructure
PIC places CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension ● PIC CEO suspended pending investigation into whistleblower allegations of impropriety ● Acting CIO appointed (Leon Smit) to maintain investment operations stability ● GEPF Acting CIO August Van Heerden removed from role simultaneously ● PIC is a major institutional procurer of asset management, IT, consulting, and professional services ● Leadership uncertainty may delay procurement decisions or trigger review of existing contracts Public Investment Corporation (PIC) 13 days ago Read item
LOW POLICY NW
North West invites entries for youth and women entrepreneur awards ● North West DARD launching 2026 Youth and Women Entrepreneur Awards ● Awards program signals department's focus on youth/women-owned agricultural enterprises ● No direct procurement action but indicates future tender preferences ● Department actively promoting specific demographic groups in agriculture sector North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 18 days ago Read item
MED POLICY GP
Policy Change
Nzimande calls for science-led partnerships to drive South Africa's development ● Minister Nzimande advocates for increased public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science and technology ● Government acknowledges funding limitations for innovation projects ● New emphasis on aligning private investment with public developmental goals ● Potential shift toward more collaborative procurement models in R&D sectors Department of Science and Innovation 18 days ago Read item
MED AUDIT GP
Investigation Irregular Spend
Gauteng Health addressing medical negligence, financial misconduct ● Gauteng Health is intensifying internal disciplinary processes for medical negligence and financial misconduct ● Department is reviewing cases for referral to professional councils and law enforcement ● Focus on recovery of state losses from financial misconduct cases ● Increased scrutiny on healthcare professional conduct and financial controls Gauteng Department of Health 18 days ago Read item
LOW POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Practice Note SCM 1 of 2003: General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Standardized Bidding Documents (SBDs) ● Established mandatory standardized bidding documents (SBDs) and General Conditions of Contract (GCC) for all government procurement ● Created uniform procurement templates reducing ambiguity and legal risk in tender submissions ● Mandated consistent evaluation criteria and contract management frameworks across all organs of state ● Foundation for current e-tendering systems and Central Supplier Database compliance requirements
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Practice Note SCM 3 of 2004: Checklist and Questionnaire for the implementation of SCM and monthly reporting of SCM information ● Practice Note SCM 3 of 2004 established the original compliance checklist and monthly reporting framework for Supply Chain Management implementation across government entities ● This document formed the baseline for SCM maturity assessments that provincial treasuries and the National Treasury still reference when evaluating departmental compliance ● Monthly SCM reporting templates derived from this practice note feed into the National Treasury's procurement monitoring systems used for audit readiness ● Suppliers should understand that departments' adherence to these reporting requirements directly affects tender pipeline visibility and award transparency
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Practice Note SCM 1 of 2004: Tax clearance certificate: Contact details of South African Revenue Service (SARS) Official dealing with Tax clearance certificate ● Updated contact details for SARS officials handling tax clearance certificates required for government tender compliance ● No changes to tax clearance certificate requirements or procurement policy ● Administrative update to ensure suppliers can reach correct SARS personnel for certificate issuance South African Revenue Service (SARS) 18 days ago Read item
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Revised General Conditions of Contract (February 2008) ● The Revised GCC 2008 remains the baseline contractual framework for most national and provincial government tenders in South Africa ● All bidders must understand GCC clauses on price adjustment, penalties, termination, dispute resolution, and cession as they are incorporated by reference into tender documents ● Deviations from GCC require explicit special conditions — suppliers should flag any tender that materially alters standard GCC protections ● The 2008 revision introduced stricter intellectual property, confidentiality, and subcontracting clauses compared to the 2004 version
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Procurement Suspended
Prohibition of restrictive practices: Certificate of Independent Bid Determination: Standard Bidding Document (SBD 9) ● SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) remains a mandatory compliance document for all government tenders, certifying bids are free from collusion ● Non-submission or false certification on SBD 9 constitutes grounds for bid disqualification and potential blacklisting ● The prohibition of restrictive practices is enforced under the Competition Act and PFMA/MFMA supply chain regulations ● Bidders must ensure genuine price independence — sharing rates, coordinating bids, or subcontracting arrangements that mask collusion trigger investigation
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
National Treasury Instruction on invitation and evaluation of bids based on a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content: For Solar Water Heater Components ● National Treasury has issued a binding instruction setting minimum local production and content thresholds for solar water heater components ● Bid invitations and evaluations for solar water heater tenders must now enforce these stipulated local content requirements ● Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with designated local content percentages to qualify for awards ● This instruction operationalises the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the Industrial Policy Action Plan for the renewable energy component manufacturing sector
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Code of Conduct for Bid Adjudication Committees ● New code of conduct establishes binding ethical and procedural standards for all bid adjudication committees across government ● Committees must now formally declare conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and follow documented evaluation criteria ● Non-compliance by committee members could invalidate tender awards and trigger irregular expenditure findings ● Suppliers gain clearer grounds for challenging awards where adjudication processes deviate from the code
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Procurement Suspended Irregular Spend
Exemptions from Supply Chain Management Framework ● SCM framework exemptions create a parallel procurement track bypassing standard competitive bidding requirements ● Suppliers must verify if target organs of state are operating under exemption — normal tender rules may not apply ● Exemptions often signal emergency procurement, SOE restructuring, or special infrastructure programmes ● Increased risk of irregular expenditure findings if exemptions are misapplied or lack proper Treasury approval
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Threshold values for procurement of goods and services by means of petty cash, verbal/written price quotations and competitive bids ● National Treasury has updated threshold values determining which procurement method must be used (petty cash, verbal/written quotations, competitive bids) ● Threshold changes directly affect when open competitive bidding is mandatory versus when simpler procurement methods apply ● SMMEs and emerging contractors may see expanded or reduced access to opportunities depending on threshold direction ● All organs of state must align procurement policies and delegation registers to new thresholds immediately ● Non-compliance with prescribed thresholds constitutes irregular expenditure under PFMA/MFMA
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Alignment of Preferential Procurement with the aims of BBBEEA and its related strategy ● Preferential procurement regulations are being aligned with BBBEEA objectives, potentially changing how BBBEE points are calculated and applied in tender evaluations ● All organs of state must ensure their procurement policies reflect the BBBEEA strategy, creating compliance requirements for both buyers and suppliers ● Suppliers need to verify their BBBEE certificates and scorecards align with the updated strategic priorities, particularly around ownership, management control, and skills development ● Tender evaluation criteria may shift to weight specific BBBEE elements differently, affecting competitiveness of current bidders
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Instruction on stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content- Valve products and actuators ● New mandatory minimum local content thresholds established for valve products and actuators in government procurement ● Suppliers must meet designated local production percentages to qualify for tenders involving these products ● Policy applies across all organs of state — national, provincial, and municipal — when procuring valve products and actuators ● Non-compliant bids will be disqualified; local manufacturers gain competitive advantage over importers ● Affected sectors include water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, industrial plants, mining, and building services
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Irregular Spend
Verifying the prohibition status of bidders prior to awarding contracts ● Mandatory verification of bidder prohibition status on National Treasury's restricted suppliers database and CSD before contract award ● Non-compliance by accounting officers constitutes irregular expenditure under PFMA/MFMA ● Suppliers must maintain clean compliance records to avoid automatic disqualification at award stage ● Verification applies to all organs of state: national/provincial departments, municipalities, public entities
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Treasury Instruction No. 04 of 2016/17 - Minimum Bid Specification Requirements for Travel Management Services ● National Treasury has mandated standardized minimum bid specifications for travel management services across all government departments and entities ● Bidders must now comply with uniform technical and functional requirements when responding to travel management tenders ● Existing travel management contracts may need alignment with these new specifications upon renewal or extension ● The instruction reduces specification variability, creating a more level playing field for travel management companies ● Compliance with these minimum specifications is now a mandatory gateway requirement for bid evaluation
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Local production and content as announced by the Minister of Trade and Industry ● Ministerial designation of local content requirements creates mandatory local production thresholds for designated sectors ● Bidders must meet minimum local content percentages to qualify for tenders in affected product categories ● Non-compliance with local content requirements leads to automatic disqualification from tender processes ● Policy drives import substitution and supports domestic manufacturing capacity development Department of Trade, Industry and Competition 18 days ago Read item
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Validity of broad-based EME certificates ● Clarification or change to validity rules for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) certificates ● Direct impact on how small suppliers prove B-BBEE status when bidding on government tenders ● Potential shift in accepted verification methods (sworn affidavits vs. accredited certificates) affecting compliance burden ● May alter preferential procurement scoring for EMEs across all organs of state
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Postponing implementation of Sub-paragraph 3.9.4 of Instruction Note Number 32 ● National Treasury has postponed implementation of a specific sub-paragraph (3.9.4) of Instruction Note 32, creating a temporary regulatory gap ● All organs of state must continue applying previous requirements until the new effective date is gazetted ● Suppliers bidding on current tenders should verify which version of the instruction applies to each procurement ● The postponement suggests potential revisions or stakeholder pushback on the original provision
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
NT Instruction No. 01 of 2017/18 - Travel Project Transitional Period Extension up to 30 Sep 2017 ● National Treasury extended the transitional period for the Travel Project to 30 September 2017 via Instruction No. 01 of 2017/18 ● The extension delays full implementation of the new travel management framework, giving departments more time to migrate ● Current travel arrangements and contracts remain valid during the extended transitional period ● Suppliers on existing travel panels should continue servicing departments until migration completes
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular on Procurement of reserved postal services ● National Treasury clarifies procurement rules for reserved postal services ● Government departments must use SAPO for reserved services unless exemption granted ● Non-reserved postal services can be procured from other suppliers via competitive bidding ● Exemption process requires Treasury approval with specific justification criteria All national and provincial departments 18 days ago Read item
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 04 – National Travel and Accommodation Corporate Rates for Government ● New standardized travel rates reduce pricing flexibility for suppliers ● Mandatory compliance with national corporate rates for all government travel ● Potential reduction in travel-related tender values and supplier margins ● Increased administrative burden for suppliers to track and apply correct rates