A Court of Appeal judge, Justice Isaac Lesetedi, emphasized that in public procurement cases, the public interest is paramount, rather than the outcome for individual parties.
The interest of the public must be the foremost concern and the outcome of the case should not focus on who wins, but rather on ensuring that public funds are used transparently and for the benefit of the people.
Justice Lesetedi stressed the court's role in ensuring public resources are utilized in a manner that benefits citizens and adheres to the law, in the context of the disputed P662 million education e-learning tender.
Author's summary: Public interest is key in procurement cases.