Cape Town – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi), a company linked to former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe, over alleged procurement irregularities involving the Gauteng agriculture department and the City of Ekurhuleni.
The order prohibits Mabe from dealing with specific assets, including a property in Steyn City and a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
JUST IN: The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order against Groen Mintirho (previously Enviro Mobi), a company associated with former ANC NEC member, Pule Mabe.
The order comes amid an investigation into alleged procurement irregularities involving… pic.twitter.com/3lJ0pesXWg
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The SIU found irregularities in a R27.6 million waste management tender for 200 motorised three-wheeler vehicles intended for waste pickers, which were never delivered.
This is in connection with Mabe’s corruption allegations involving a R27 million tender that was allegedly awarded unlawfully to his company. @Alpha_Mero25 pic.twitter.com/wQOFa2CU3V
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The investigation uncovered noncompliance with procurement rules, mismanagement of public funds, and fraudulent activities, resulting in over R25 million in losses.
SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said that their investigation revealed major irregularities in the tender awarded to Mabe
“Despite payments made to Enviro Mobi, evidence indicates non-compliance with procurement regulations, misrepresentation, and failure to deliver contracted services.”
The SIU has also filed a review application to nullify the tender and recover unlawfully paid funds.
Last month, Mabe and five others were charged in connection with the case and released on R30,000 bail each.
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