Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi denies EFF's Julius Malema link to ongoing security tender allegations

SUSPENDED City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi dismissed claims that EFF leader Julius Malema gave him a list of seven companies bidding for a R2.9 billion security tender in the city amid allegations of tender-rigging at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD).

- RAPULA MOATSHE

This occurred during his second appearance at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry yesterday, where he faced intense questioning following his testimony on Friday.

Mnisi faced questioning over his role in the alleged security tender-rigging and his relationship with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, whom he described as his friend.

He told the commission that Nkosi forwarded him a list of seven companies from suspended TMPD deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini to check for compliance.

The message was followed by another that read in part: “The above is from the red berets, please check with Mfowethu (Mnisi) if it is the same with his from CIC (Juju) to verify the authenticity.”

When asked if he had ever received a list from Malema, he said: “No”. One of the seven companies listed at the top was Ngaphesheya Construction and Projects linked to Nkosi's brother, Bheki.

According to recent testimonies, Ngaphesheya was among the successful bidders that received over R2 million from the city for services rendered, out of over R10 million paid to various companies between November 2025 and January 2026.