Justice Lesetedi, a Court of Appeal judge, 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.
This statement was made while hearing a case involving the disputed P662 million education e-learning tender, which has drawn national attention.
Justice Lesetedi highlighted that the role of the court is to ensure that public resources are used in a manner that benefits citizens and follows the law.
Author's summary: Public interest matters most in procurement cases.