The Madlanga Commission heard testimony on irregularities in a Tshwane tender linked to Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise. Revo Spies, Tshwane’s deputy chief of police for asset protection, shared details on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The case affects the municipality, taxpayers, and public trust in procurement. It matters now because two bid committees recommended cancellation amid court fights, exposing governance flaws.
Spies testified that the tender was advertised in September 2016. It aimed to guard critical municipal infrastructure. The contract went to 22 companies, including Triotic Protection Services. That firm was once owned by Modise.
The first bid evaluation committee found problems. Documents vanished from supply chain offices. They were moved elsewhere and returned with missing pages. Spies said this was irregular. The committee recommended canceling the tender.
A bidder sued the municipality. The court ruled against cancellation. It ordered a fresh review instead.
Spies explained the second bid evaluation committee’s work. They also spotted irregularities. The issues tied back to the missing documents. This group recommended cancellation too.
The municipality faced court again. The judge ordered the tender awarded to the 22 qualifying companies. The contract started in March 2022. It remains active today.
These events raise questions about procurement integrity in Tshwane. Repeated irregularities erode trust in city processes. A recent Human Sciences Research Council survey noted corruption harms public faith. That finding came with input from the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
Taxpayers bear the cost of such tenders. Court battles delay fixes and add expenses.
The tender runs on for now. Commission hearings continue. Spies testified this week. Check the topic timeline for related articles and updates.
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