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“Bombshell! Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) this week terminated its biometrics contract with French tech giant IDEMIA, leaving the company’s lucrative deal in tatters.

But the real question on everyone’s mind is: what took ACSA so long to realize the obvious? It’s not like this wasn’t a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Sources close to the matter claim that IDEMIA’s cozy relationship with ACSA insiders helped them secure the massive, four-year contract – effectively sidelining empowerment partner InfoVerge.

And then there were the denials. ACSA and IDEMIA both denied any wrongdoing, but as more and more evidence piled up, ACSA’s IT head was eventually placed on precautionary suspension. Game, set, and match to the whistleblowers.

Yesterday, IDEMIA attempted to save face, stating they “understand and respect” ACSA’s decision to terminate the contract. Yeah, sure. We’re sure they’re just heartbroken. In reality, this was a major setback for a company trying to muscle its way into the SA biometrics market.

And now, ACSA is left with egg on its face, wondering what other skeletons are hiding in the closet. One thing is certain, though: this is not the last we’ve seen of this mess. Stay tuned for more twists and turns in the thrilling saga of SA’s biometrics scandal!”