SARS Raids At Tshwane House And Gareth Mnisi’s Residence

South African Revenue Service (SARS) officials reportedly executed search warrants at Tshwane House and the residence of City of Tshwane chief financial officer Gareth Mnisi on Thursday, 29 October 2026, amid scrutiny over allegations linked to a R2.9 billion security tender.

Tshwane mayoral spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi confirmed to IOL that SARS had previously informed the municipality of its intention to execute search warrants at Mnisi’s office and residence.

“We can confirm that SARS had previously advised the city of its intention to execute search warrants at the office and residence of the Chief Financial Officer, Mr Gareth Mnisi,” Mgobozi said.

He added that SARS officials had been at Tshwane House that morning and that Mnisi subsequently left the premises accompanied by individuals wearing SARS apparel.

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Mgobozi said the city believed the warrants had since been executed but referred further questions about the operation to SARS.

“Any further questions regarding the nature of the operation, the execution of the warrants or Mr Mnisi’s status should be directed to the South African Revenue Service.”

SARS had not yet responded to IOL’s questions at the time of publication.

Mnisi Previously Questioned Over R2.9 Billion Tender

Mnisi appeared before the Madlanga Commission in April 2026, where he faced scrutiny over allegations of corruption and tender rigging linked to a R2.9 billion security tender involving the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD).

The allegations included claims that confidential tender information had been shared and that procurement processes may have been influenced while Mnisi served as chairperson of the City’s Bid Adjudication Committee.

A forensic investigation also examined allegations that he had failed to declare certain business interests and relationships with companies involved in municipal tenders.

According to the information provided about the investigation, it did not find Mnisi guilty of misconduct but recommended disciplinary action.

Mnisi was suspended earlier in 2026 before returning to work in July after receiving a final written warning following disciplinary proceedings linked to allegations raised before the commission.

The execution of search warrants does not, in itself, establish wrongdoing. The purpose and scope of the SARS operation have not yet been publicly clarified.

DA Challenges Council Decision On Disciplinary Action

Mnisi’s return to work followed a Tshwane council decision in July to classify the allegations against him as less serious, paving the way for his return.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) subsequently launched an urgent court application challenging the decision to downgrade the allegations and the legality of the council meeting at which the decision was taken.

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The legal challenge also concerned the suspension of municipal manager Johann Mettler. Trade union Solidarity joined the proceedings.

The court challenge added another layer to the scrutiny surrounding the municipality’s handling of the allegations against senior officials.

It remains unclear whether Thursday’s SARS operation is directly connected to the issues examined by the Madlanga Commission, the municipal disciplinary process or a separate tax-related investigation.

IOL said it had sent questions to SARS and would update its report once a response was received.

This is a developing story.