The Standing Committee on Public Accounts - SCOPA - in the North West says punitive action will be taken against high ranking officials of the North West government, including the MECs, who were involved in the issuing of a controversial tender amounting to 15-million rands. This is in relation to the monies paid to a law firm, that was helping out with the disciplinary hearings of two officials. The Public Protector has already investigated the matter and found that laws were flouted in procuring the services of the law firm. SCOPA has summoned the Premier, Supra Mahumapelo, to explain why, after two years, the government has still not implemented the Public Protector's recommendations. Lucas Mothibedi reports