The Special Investigating Unit says 13,3 billion rand worth of government Personal Protective Equipment expenditure is subject to investigation. SIU head advocate Andy Mothibi says 26-percent of the entire investigation is finalised. He says political pressure is just one of the reasons that played a role in the awarding of PPE tenders. Some companies were decided upon even before the supply chain management process started.

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