Govermate logoGovermate
Back to opportunities
DocumentClosedother

The Tender Table Who Really Eats In A Gendered System Of Corruption

Commission for Gender EqualityRef: https://cge.org.za/the-tender-table-who-really-eats-in-a-gendered-system-of-corruption/

Official source

Source domain: cge.org.za

Collected on 28 July 2026

Always confirm details on the official source before acting.

Our copy (archived 28 July 2026)Official source

What this means

This document is an opinion piece by Koketso Sekhu (Gauteng Education Officer/Acting Deputy Director: Public Education and Information) titled “The Tender Table: Who Really Eats in a Gendered System of Corruption.” It argues that South Africa’s public procurement system often fails to deliver on gender transformation commitments, including a stated 40% procurement target for women-owned businesses, with many departments spending far below that range (about 1%–5%). It also discusses how corruption in procurement is not gender-neutral, describing layered barriers for women-owned businesses and calling for gender-responsive procurement with strong accountability mechanisms to address corruption, bias, and exclusion.

Facts

Places

Gauteng, Western Cape

Reference

https://cge.org.za/the-tender-table-who-really-eats-in-a-gendered-system-of-corruption/

Key Takeaways

  • Title: “The Tender Table: Who Really Eats in a Gendered System of Corruption”
  • Author: Koketso Sekhu (Gauteng Education Officer/Acting Deputy Director: Public Education and Information)
  • Claims President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to 40% of procurement to women-owned businesses
  • Says most departments spend about 1%–5% (below the 40% target)
  • Cites CGE report “A Promise Without Commitment”
  • States corruption in procurement is gendered and affects women’s access to opportunities
  • Calls for gender-responsive procurement beyond targets, with accountability mechanisms
  • Mentions CGE fraud/ethics reporting hotline: 0800 117 840
  • Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
  • Koketso Sekhu
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Gauteng Education Officer/Acting Deputy Director: Public Education and Information (role of author)
  • Western Cape Office (CGE)
  • National Anti-Corruption Hotline
  • thehotline.co.za