CASE STUDY [100 Marks] DA to approach Ethics Committee over Zweli Mkhize, Digital Vibes contract scandal The DA is expected to lodge a complaint with Parliament's Ethics Committee against Health Minister Zweli Mkhize for his alleged involvement in the awarding of a multimillion-rand contract to a company called Digital Vibes. The move comes after several media reports revealed that he allegedly personally signed off the awarding of the R150 million contract to the company, run by his close associates. There have also been growing calls for the minister to step aside from his position amid the scandal. "The DA is of the view that Minister Mkhize's conduct may be in contravention Section 5.2.2 of the code, which states that a member may 'not use his or her influence as a public representative in his or her dealings with an organ of state in such a manner as to improperly advantage the direct personal or private financial or business interests of such member or any immediate family of that member or any business partner of that member or the immediate family of that member,'" said the party's health spokesperson, Siviwe Gwarube. Gwarube said Mkhize's alleged actions violated Parliament's rules. The DA pointed out that, in terms of the rules, "a member may not lobby for any remuneration or receive any reward, benefit or gift for that member or for the immediate family of that member or the business partner of that member or immediate family of that member, for making such representation as a member on behalf of any person or body". "The possible contravention of Section 5 by the minister is a serious offence and Parliaments Ethics Committee is duty bound to, as a matter of urgency, investigate this matter." The DA's complaint comes after the party opened a criminal case against Mkhize. It has also accused the Portfolio Committee on Health of failing to do its work and hold the minister accountable, saying the ANC used its majority to close ranks and prevent the minister from facing the music during the committee's meeting last week. It said the Ethics Committee should investigate the matter. "Over the past few months, the Zondo Commission of Inquiry revealed how Parliament's lack of oversight at the height of state capture was tantamount to aiding and abetting the loot. Parliament cannot dare to fail in this regard again and we must take our oversight responsibility seriously," the DA said. https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/da-to-approach-ethics-committee-over-zweli-mkhize-digital-vibescontract-scandal-20210608 Answer ALL the questions in this section.

QUESTION 1 (25 Marks) The prevalence of major corporate scandals has over the years increased public awareness of two major concepts namely, corporate social responsibility and stakeholder. In terms of the social responsibility of business, elaborate on the broad dimensions that companies such as Digital Vibes should be striving to comply with and evaluate how the said company (Digital Vibes) is shouldering these responsibilities based on the case study (clearly state your assumptions in the evaluation process).

QUESTION 2 (25 Marks) Explain the concept of corporate governance and discuss the factors that have significantly contributed to the current prominence of corporate governance. Based on the case study, evaluate at least two (2) associated factors.