DA calls on Tau to investigate alleged corrupt activities at the SABS

Democratic Alliance (DA) trade, industry and competition spokesperson Toby Chance has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) to urgently investigate “serious transgressions” at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). In letters addressed to dtic acting director-general Malebo Mabitje-Thompson and Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, respectively, he flags alleged corrupt activity involving senior management members at the SABS, as well as a lack of governance affecting the entity’s board.