Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise rejects corruption allegations linked to R2.9 billion security tender inquiry

Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise labels R2.9bn tender allegations a political gimmick, citing his resignation from the firm before entering public office.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 8:51 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from EyeWitness News

Deputy Mayor Asserts Resignation Timeline Amidst Corruption Inquiry

Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise has formally responded to allegations of corruption, characterizing them as a calculated effort to discredit his political standing. During a media briefing on Thursday, Modise addressed concerns regarding his historical ties to a company involved in a massive municipal security contract. He clarified that his professional relationship with the entity concluded well before his transition into public office as a councillor, asserting that all necessary financial and business declarations were filed according to municipal regulations.

Commission Scrutinizes Irregularities in Multibillion Rand Security Deal

The controversy stems from testimony presented at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry regarding a R2.9 billion security tender sanctioned in 2022. The inquiry highlighted that two independent Bid Evaluation Committees had previously advised against proceeding with the award, citing significant irregularities within the bidding documentation. Despite these red flags, the contract was distributed among 22 different companies, a process that investigators are now dissecting to determine if political influence played a role in the selection of the winning firms.

Political Strategy Identified as Driver of Recent Graft Allegations

Modise has labeled the scrutiny as a "political gimmick," suggesting that the timing of these revelations is inextricably linked to the approaching local government elections. According to the Deputy Mayor, the narrative surrounding the 2022 tender is being leveraged as a campaign tool to erode support for the African National Congress (ANC). He maintains that the focus on his previous business interests is a distraction from the administrative work currently being undertaken by the city’s leadership.