Justice Lesetedi, a Court of Appeal judge, emphasized that in public procurement cases, the public interest is the top priority, rather than the outcome for individual parties.
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 concerns over its awarding process.
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: Justice Lesetedi prioritizes public interest in procurement cases.