“amaBhungane previously reported how a tenderpreneur who paid apparent kickbacks to EFF leaders won a rigged Tshwane fuel tender. It now appears that he also had help on the inside.”
“Hendrick Kganyago, the man who paid millions into EFF-linked accounts when he won a lucrative City of Tshwane fuel tender, seems to have had help on the inside too – a close relative is a city employee charged with overseeing contracts from which he benefitted.”
“amaBhungane previously reported that Kganyago, the owner of Balimi Barui Trading (BBT),paid R15-million to three companies linked to EFF leader Julius Malema and the party’s new secretary-general, Marshall Dlamini,during and after a tender to supply the city with its fuel needs”
“BBT was one of three companies awarded the three-year R500-million fuel contract though its prices were effectively the highest of 10 shortlisted bidders.”
“The EFF holds significant sway in the city, where it is regarded as a kingmaker by dint of its significant minority vote.”
“The party has “banned” amaBhungane and is not responding to our requests for comment. Kganyago and BBT have not responded either, despite numerous requests.”
“Kganyago has built a small but thriving empire off the back of local government contracts. He has been one of the City of Tshwane’s top suppliers by value for years and appears to have targetted the Tshwane corporate fleet division in particular.”
“Now, amaBhungane can reveal that Kganyago’s relative Stanley Kganyago is a senior official in the fleet division – and was, at least formally, responsible for the fuel tender.”
“As for the exact nature of the two Kganyagos’ family relationship, all the evidence points to them being brothers. They have also shared business interests.”
