ActionSA said it will investigate the claims that their members were involved in corruption and tender manipulation in the City of Tshwane.
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ActionSA has launched a formal internal investigation into members allegedly involved in irregular tender deals in the City of Tshwane, following their implication in testimony before the Madlanga Commission.
The move follows testimony by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi who told the commission on Wednesday that political parties including ActionSA and the EFF were allegedly actively involved in tender manipulation in the city.
According to Nkosi, the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) deputy chief Umashi Dlamini and the city’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, were at the forefront of tender awarding.
Nkosi said Dlamini compiled a list of seven preferred companies, which he allegedly received from the EFF.
The claims, which remain untested, have triggered urgent action within the party’s leadership ranks.
In a statement on Thursday, ActionSA confirmed it will probe the identity of those involved, establish whether any of its members participated in the alleged engagements, and determine the extent of their involvement, if any.
“ActionSA will expedite this investigation and publicly report back in full on its findings to the South African people, in a manner consistent with our commitment to fighting corruption and providing ethical leadership, the yardstick of which will always be our willingness to investigate and act decisively when warranted,” the statement read.
The party stressed that the investigation would be thorough, time-sensitive, and guided by its commitment to ethical leadership.
ActionSA underscored that any suggestion of corruption or improper conduct, regardless of its status, demanded immediate attention.
It warned that if the investigation confirmed that party members were involved, decisive disciplinary action would follow without delay.
“Should the investigation reveal any involvement by ActionSA members, the strongest action will be taken without hesitation or delay,” the party said.
At the same time, the party urged caution, noting that the allegations emerged from testimony linked to a criminally implicated source.
It warned against drawing premature conclusions, particularly in a politically charged environment where reputations could be at stake.
The party also reaffirmed its stance on maintaining a strict boundary between political structures and the functioning of the state.
It said governance processes within the City of Tshwane would remain under the leadership of Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya, while ActionSA conducts its own independent inquiry.
Importantly, ActionSA committed to transparency, pledging to make the findings of its investigation public once concluded.
The party framed this as a critical test of its anti-corruption credentials and its broader promise to uphold accountability in public office.
The commission’s proceedings are underway.
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