A Court of Appeal judge, Justice Isaac Lesetedi, emphasized that in public procurement cases, the public interest should be the primary concern.
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 made these remarks while hearing a case involving the disputed P662 million education e-learning tender, which has garnered national attention due to its controversial awarding.
The judge highlighted the court's role in ensuring that public resources are utilized in a manner that benefits citizens and adheres to the law.
Author's summary: Public interest is key in procurement cases.