Pretoria – The City of Tshwane has suspended Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi over adverse testimony made against him at the ongoing Madlanga Commission, in which he was implicated in tender irregularities.
In a statement, the City of Tshwane said: “Having considered the representations, together with the allegations arising from testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and the applicable legal framework, Council resolved to place the Chief Financial Officer on precautionary suspension, pending the outcome of an investigation”.
The statement issued on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, further said: “This decision has been taken in order to safeguard the integrity of the investigation and to protect the interests of the Municipality.
“It does not constitute a finding of misconduct.”
The suspended Chief Financial Officer has been scheduled to appear before the Madlanga Commission tomorrow, Friday, 17 April 2026.
The City of Tshwane said it will follow Mnisi’s testimony with interest insofar as it may further inform and guide the investigation.
Media reports have linked Mnisi to two trusts (registered in 2016 and 2021) that own 10 immovable properties collectively valued at R36 million.
The information garnered from court records of divorce proceedings also indicates that Mnisi owned several high-end vehicles, including:
- 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo (valued at around R6 million, described as a “leisure” vehicle)
- Porsche Targa (2023 model)
- 2023 BMW X6 M50D (described as a “work” vehicle)
- Two Range Rovers (one with a personalised number plate)
- Two BMW 125i
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 45
- Older BMW X6 (registered in his mother’s name)
- Toyota Hilux single cab
- Volkswagen Golf 8R.
However, reports indicate that Mnisi conceded owning only four cars and claimed the others belonged to a “third party” from whom he used them for free.
The judge in the divorce matter rejected this explanation as lacking credibility.
