By Johnathan Paoli
The City of Tshwane has moved to discipline Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi after the Madlanga Commission heard allegations that he colluded with a police officer to help a non-compliant company secure a metro security tender.
“This evening, Council has taken the important step of approving a report to institute disciplinary steps against the Chief Financial Officer, Mr Gareth Mnisi, including initiating steps to place him on precautionary suspension,” Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya said in a statement on Thursday night.
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At the commission, WhatsApp messages showed SAPS Organised Crime Sergeant Fannie Nkosi and Mnisi were in regular contact over the tender, with Nkosi allegedly pushing for his brother Bheki Nkosi’s company, Ngaphesheya Constructions and Projects, to secure the contract despite being non-compliant.
Evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson told the commission the pair appeared to
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