ActionSA has been made aware of deeply concerning reports regarding Moremogolo TVET College, located in Galeshewe, wherein at least fourteen (14+) service providers claim they have not been paid for seven (7) months despite having fully delivered contracted services from start to finish.
These allegations, brought to the attention of ActionSA by a reliable source, state that the Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the College has repeatedly refused to issue payments for services rendered, even though all agreed contractual terms from A-to-Z have been fulfilled by the service providers.
Minister of Public Works, Dean McPherson, has rightly stated that service providers who do not do their work should be blacklisted and held accountable. However, this case is not one of non-performance. The providers in question have done their work in full; the problem lies in the non-payment and alleged refusal to pay.
Further allegations suggest that the Acting CFO originates from Bloemfontein, in the Free State, and that service providers located in that area are paid within three (3) working days, implying discriminatory preferential treatment. If true, this raises serious concerns around bossing around, bullying, and possibly political connections that may be influencing financial decisions at the College.
These delays and alleged refusals are having extremely harsh consequences. One contractor report having had to sell his car to stay afloat; another is facing severe credit card debt, and others are falling into arrears on their homes. The prolonged wait has also meant that interest charges are compounding, placing undue hardship on small and medium enterprises, many of which rely on prompt payment to sustain their operations.
It is unacceptable that honest service providers who have done their work are being punished financially through no fault of their own. Leadership in public institutions should embody fairness, accountability, and emotional intelligence, not bullying and selective treatment. ActionSA will not stand by while businesses collapse, and families suffer because of bureaucratic arrogance or political gamesmanship.
ActionSA demands:
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Immediate payment of all outstanding amounts to the service providers in question, with interest or penalties as appropriate.
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A transparent investigation into the allegations of unfair treatment, discrimination, and possible political interference in payment procedures at Moremogolo TVET College.
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Confirmation of the correct identity, origins, and role of the Acting CFO, including whether they are a man or a woman, and any political or familial connections that could present a conflict of interest.
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Implementation of safeguards so that no service provider is ever again put under such financial strain for performing according to contractual obligations.
ActionSA affirms that we are in no way aligned with those who seek to frustrate socio-economic gains for others. We stand firmly with service providers, small businesses, and citizens who expect fairness, integrity, and accountability in public institutions.
We await a prompt, public response from Moremogolo TVET College’s management, the Northern Cape Department of Education, and the relevant oversight bodies. This matter must be addressed without delay.
ActionSA Condemns Delayed Payments at Moremogolo TVET College
ActionSA has been made aware of deeply concerning reports regarding Moremogolo TVET College, located in Galeshewe, wherein at least fourteen (14+) service providers claim they have not been paid for seven (7) months despite having fully delivered contracted services from start to finish.
These allegations, brought to the attention of ActionSA by a reliable source, state that the Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the College has repeatedly refused to issue payments for services rendered, even though all agreed contractual terms from A-to-Z have been fulfilled by the service providers.
Minister of Public Works, Dean McPherson, has rightly stated that service providers who do not do their work should be blacklisted and held accountable. However, this case is not one of non-performance. The providers in question have done their work in full; the problem lies in the non-payment and alleged refusal to pay.
Further allegations suggest that the Acting CFO originates from Bloemfontein, in the Free State, and that service providers located in that area are paid within three (3) working days, implying discriminatory preferential treatment. If true, this raises serious concerns around bossing around, bullying, and possibly political connections that may be influencing financial decisions at the College.
These delays and alleged refusals are having extremely harsh consequences. One contractor report having had to sell his car to stay afloat; another is facing severe credit card debt, and others are falling into arrears on their homes. The prolonged wait has also meant that interest charges are compounding, placing undue hardship on small and medium enterprises, many of which rely on prompt payment to sustain their operations.
It is unacceptable that honest service providers who have done their work are being punished financially through no fault of their own. Leadership in public institutions should embody fairness, accountability, and emotional intelligence, not bullying and selective treatment. ActionSA will not stand by while businesses collapse, and families suffer because of bureaucratic arrogance or political gamesmanship.
ActionSA demands:
ActionSA affirms that we are in no way aligned with those who seek to frustrate socio-economic gains for others. We stand firmly with service providers, small businesses, and citizens who expect fairness, integrity, and accountability in public institutions.
We await a prompt, public response from Moremogolo TVET College’s management, the Northern Cape Department of Education, and the relevant oversight bodies. This matter must be addressed without delay.