Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has outlined how political parties were actively involved in tender manipulation in the City of Tshwane.
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The Madlanga Commission is expected to hear more testimony from organised crime officer, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, on the corruption and tender manipulation in the City of Tshwane and also the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD).
Nkosi, who began lifting the lid on irregular procurement practices on Wednesday, has already pointed to troubling patterns in how lucrative contracts were allegedly steered, raising concerns about the integrity of municipal systems and internal controls.
During proceedings, evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson pressed Nkosi on whether Tshwane’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) chaired a tender process allegedly linked to Nkosi’s own brother.
Nkosi stopped short of confirming the claim, underscoring the complexity and sensitivity of the allegations before the commission.
Thursday’s session is also expected to widen its focus.
The commission will turn its attention to claims involving Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise and TMPD official Umashi Dlamini, as investigators probe whether political and operational leadership played any role in the alleged irregularities.
While those implicated have not been found guilty of wrongdoing, the testimony has intensified scrutiny on senior officials and the municipality’s procurement processes.
The proceedings are underway.
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