Mpumalanga education CFO dismissed after controversial R2 million laptop tender
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has dismissed chief financial officer Thokozile Ntuli over the alleged procurement of 22 high-performance laptops bought at about R91,482.50 each.
Mpumalanga's Department of Education has fired its chief financial officer, Thokozile Ntuli, amid controversy over a procurement of 22 Dell XPS 16 laptops costing nearly R2 million in December 2024. The laptops, intended for EMIS and ICT officials, sparked public outrage due to their exorbitant price tag. The department confirmed Ntuli's dismissal on Thursday, August 13, following a disciplinary process in line with government regulations.
Ntuli retains the right to appeal, but the department declined to comment on the matter pending ongoing appeals or reviews. Acting CFO Ndumiso Mokako has taken over temporarily. Education MEC Lilian Masina revealed that the department is implementing an audit action plan to bolster internal controls. Additionally, the head of department, Lucy Moyane, faced disciplinary action for negligence but only received a written warning after a disciplinary hearing.
Following the probe, Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu expressed satisfaction with the recovered funds but stressed the need to recover the remaining amount.
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