Suspended Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi Appears Before Madlanga Commission to Face Tender Rigging Allegations

Gareth Mnisi testifies before the Madlanga Commission to answer allegations of tender rigging and sharing confidential City of Tshwane documents.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 5:56 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Eyewitness News

A Critical Testimony in Municipal Oversight

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has entered a pivotal phase with the testimony of Gareth Mnisi, the suspended Chief Financial Officer of the City of Tshwane. Mnisi’s appearance on Friday comes amid a storm of allegations concerning his role in the systematic rigging of municipal contracts. As a high-ranking official who simultaneously chaired the city’s bid adjudication committee, Mnisi held significant influence over the awarding of lucrative tenders, a position the commission suggests was exploited for illicit gain.

The Weight of Precautionary Suspension

The City of Tshwane officially placed Mnisi on a three-month precautionary suspension earlier this week following the surfacing of prima facie evidence of misconduct. This administrative action was a direct response to the deepening probe into the Tshwane Metro Police Department and the broader municipal procurement framework. The suspension is intended to ensure the integrity of the ongoing investigation while the commission examines the extent of the alleged financial irregularities.

Digital Evidence and WhatsApp Disclosures

Central to the case against Mnisi are WhatsApp communications between him and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, a police officer whose own conduct is under investigation. The digital transcripts allegedly reveal a collaborative effort to steer a security tender toward Nkosi’s brother. The messages further suggest that Mnisi and Nkosi shared curated lists of preferred companies, effectively bypassing competitive bidding processes to ensure specific entities were awarded municipal contracts.