Dr Ramathuba condemns disruption to TUT Giyani tender process

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has condemned the disruptions of the TUT Giyani Campus refurbishment tender process by certain members of the community.

It is alleged the tender briefing sessions aimed at appointing contractors for the refurbishment of the Campus has been disrupted several times.

The set target is to complete the refurbishment of the TUT Giyani Campus by September 2025 and have the campus fully operational by January 2026.

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However, Premier Dr Ramathuba has since received concerns from the Tshwane University of Technology regarding the delay in the refurbishment of the Campus.

“We will not tolerate a situation where few individuals disrupt a process that is meant to bring hope and opportunity to our people,” said Premier Dr Ramathuba.

“No one is above the law, and as such we have escalated the matter to the law enforcement to act decisively against those who continue to threaten development that benefits the broader society.”

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The Premier has further called on community leaders and all stakeholders to rally behind the project and ensure that the process unfolds without hindrance.

In a statement on Sunday, the provincial government said visible police presence will now be ensured at all scheduled tender-related engagements. All necessary security measures will also be put in place in collaboration with TUT and local law enforcement.

“These acts of disruption pose a direct threat to the timely implementation of a project that is meant to bring higher education opportunities closer to the people of Giyani and the broader Mopani District,” said the office of the Premier.