Suspended Tshwane CFO Claims Fannie Nkosi Had ‘Mistaken Belief’ Over Tender Influence

The suspended chief financial officer of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that a police officer at the centre of the controversy believed he could assist in securing municipal tenders.

Mnisi is appearing before the commission amid allegations that he worked with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi to influence the awarding of contracts to preferred bidders. Evidence presented includes WhatsApp exchanges in which Nkosi shared a list of companies bidding for a security tender.

Two of the companies mentioned in those messages were ultimately awarded the contract, a detail that has drawn scrutiny during the inquiry.

Madlanga Commission Examines WhatsApp Messages And Tender Awards

During his testimony, Mnisi confirmed receiving communications from Nkosi containing the names of prospective bidders. However, he denied playing any role in assisting them.

He explained that Nkosi appeared to misunderstand his authority within the procurement process.

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“I do, however, wish to place on record that Sergeant Nkosi persistently forwarded me names of two prospective bidders who were subsequently awarded as part and Parcel of this… He was of the mistaken belief I would be able to check compliance, which, of course, I couldn’t.”

The commission is probing whether the exchange of such information may have influenced the outcome of the tender process.

Gareth Mnisi Denies Any Role In Influencing Tshwane Contracts

Mnisi, who also served as chairperson of the city’s Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC), maintained that he neither directly nor indirectly supported any bidder.

His testimony forms part of a broader investigation into alleged irregularities in the awarding of municipal tenders, with particular focus on whether officials and external actors colluded to benefit specific companies.

Proceedings at the Madlanga Commission are continuing as more witnesses are expected to provide evidence on the matter.