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Ntlokwana allegedly submitted a tender document with a proof of a business address in Mthatha and a certificate of completion of work from eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the documentation submitted, Mgolodela said, both the Bid Adjudication and Bid Evaluation committees recommended that the R18.3 million tender be awarded to Squad Five Productions CC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said that during the supply and erection period, information was received about the irregular awarding of a tender, leading to an investigation by the Hawks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_d2ffe88f\">\n<div class=\"text\">The investigation revealed that the proof-of-business address on the lease agreement and the certificate of completion of work were indeed fraudulent. 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