Forensic investigations into the contract awarded to CMI Emtateni Joint Venture for the deepening of the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) have yet to be concluded.
According to a statement issued by Transnet today, internal forensic investigations are still under way and Transnet is currently reassessing a way forward on the main marine contract scope of works “in order to minimise any further delays in realising the benefits of the project”.
The main marine package for the project was awarded to CMI Emtateni in 2018, but allegations of procurement irregularities in an unsolicited report from “Forensics for Justice” late last year brought the project to a halt.
“In February this year the contractor issued Transnet with a ‘notice of termination’ as they may choose to do in accordance with the contract.
“In the best interests of both parties, Transnet accepted the contractor’s notice of termination and issued CMI Emtateni JV with a termination certificate in April.”
