City of Tshwane

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Soshanguve Central Hostel residents fume over alleged government neglect following fatal blaze

Residents of Central Hostel in Soshanguve Block H are up in arms following a fatal fire that reportedly claimed one life, accusing government of failing to address long-standing service delivery challenges in the area. Residents staged a protest in the township, demanding urgent intervention on issues including electricity, water supply and housing conditions. Demonstrators were seen blocking the township's main road at 'Transfer', where they lay down in the street […]

todayJune 15, 2026 204

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Tshwane mayor announces budget allocation for 100 additional security guards

City of Tshwane mayor, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, has announced that a portion of the city's 2026/27 draft budget will be set aside for the recruitment of 100 additional security guards. Moya made the announcement on Thursday during a council sitting in the city's chambers, where councillors tabled and debated the municipality's amended Integrated Development Plan (IDP), supported by the draft budget. She said public consultations had revealed a disconnect between […]

todayMay 28, 2026 3663 2

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Madlanga Commission | Malatji claims victimisation over Gubis85 saga

Suspended Tshwane Metroplolitan Police Department (TMPD) Asset Protection and Security Services (APSS) director, Tshukudu Malatji, says he is being unfairly targeted by colleagues over the controversial Gubis85 security contracts. Malatji has been implicated in the alleged irregular allocation of ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Security Solutions Pty Ltd, particularly for failing to cancel the deployments after concerns were raised. The commission previously heard that TMPD Chief of Police, […]

todayApril 30, 2026 117

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi contradicts Nkosi over ‘JS’ identity

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi, has told the Madlanga Commission that the "JS" referred to in Whatsapp messages between him and suspended SAPS sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, regarding a planned meeting on 16 December 2024, is well-known taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. His testimony directly contradicts that of Nkosi, who told the commission under oath that "JS" actually referred to suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, adding […]

todayApril 21, 2026 861

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi denies interacting with Malema

Suspended City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, has denied receiving a list of companies bidding for a Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) tender from Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema. This follows revelations at the Madlanga Commission that TMPD Deputy Chief of Police, Umashi Dlamini, asked suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant Fannie Nkosi - through WhatsApp messages - to forward a list of seven companies to Mnisi […]

todayApril 20, 2026 236 1

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Madlanga Commission | Mnisi admits giving gifts to Nkosi, denies kickbacks

Suspended City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gareth Mnisi, has admitted to giving embattled SAPS Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, gifts. The Madlanga Commission previously exposed Whatsapp chats between the pair, showing Nkosi expressing interest in one day owning a bakkie that was on the market, even detailing its history and price-tag. Nkosi claimed he was merely seeking Mnisi's opinion on the vehicle, despite the commission noting that he may have […]

todayApril 17, 2026 299

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Madlanga Commission | Malatji blamed for irregular Gubis 85 site allocations

The Madlanga Commission has pointed to suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Asset Protection and Security Services (APSS) director, Tshukudu Malatji, as responsible for failing to act on the irregular allocation of additional ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Solutions. During proceedings  on Thursday, Commissioner Sesi Baloyi described Malatji's failure to reverse the allocations after becoming aware of them as "borderline intentional".   Malatji told the commission he only […]

todayApril 9, 2026 151

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Madlanga Commission | Bolhuis denies authorising additional sites for Gubis 85 Solutions

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Commissioner Sean Bolhuis, has told the Madlanga Commission that he was not involved in, nor aware of, the allocation of additional ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Solutions. Testifying at the commission on Wednesday, Bolhuis insisted that those responsible for the contested allocations must be held accountable. He told the commission that while acting in the Asset Protection and Security […]

todayApril 8, 2026 335 5

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Madlanga Commission | Irregular, unauthorised deployments flagged at TMPD – Faro

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Chief of Police, Commissioner Yolande Faro, has revealed that the department uncovered unauthorised and irregular deployments of ad hoc security services last year. Faro testified before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where she disclosed that embattled Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, requested the services via text message. She told the commission that the department flagged concerns over the alleged irregular appointments, prompting the introduction of stricter […]

todayApril 7, 2026 190