Pretoria – The Metropolis of Tshwane has suspended Chief Monetary Officer Gareth Mnisi over antagonistic testimony made towards him on the ongoing Madlanga Fee, by which he was implicated in tender irregularities.
In an announcement, the Metropolis of Tshwane stated: “Having thought of the representations, along with the allegations arising from testimony earlier than the Madlanga Fee of Inquiry and the relevant authorized framework, Council resolved to position the Chief Monetary Officer on precautionary suspension, pending the result of an investigation”.
The assertion issued on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, additional stated: “This choice has been taken with the intention to safeguard the integrity of the investigation and to guard the pursuits of the Municipality.
“It doesn’t represent a discovering of misconduct.”
The suspended Chief Monetary Officer has been scheduled to look earlier than the Madlanga Fee tomorrow, Friday, 17 April 2026.
The Metropolis of Tshwane stated it’ll observe Mnisi’s testimony with curiosity insofar as it could additional inform and information the investigation.
Media studies have linked Mnisi to 2 trusts (registered in 2016 and 2021) that personal 10 immovable properties collectively valued at R36 million.
The data garnered from court docket information of divorce proceedings additionally signifies that Mnisi owned a number of high-end autos, together with:
- 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo (valued at round R6 million, described as a “leisure” automobile)
- Porsche Targa (2023 mannequin)
- 2023 BMW X6 M50D (described as a “work” automobile)
- Two Vary Rovers (one with a personalised quantity plate)
- Two BMW 125i
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 45
- Older BMW X6 (registered in his mom’s title)
- Toyota Hilux single cab
- Volkswagen Golf 8R.
Nevertheless, studies point out that Mnisi conceded proudly owning solely 4 automobiles and claimed the others belonged to a “third occasion” from whom he used them totally free.
The decide within the divorce matter rejected this rationalization as missing credibility.
