Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise has dismissed corruption allegations against him as a political gimmick. The claims center on a R2.9-billion security tender awarded in 2022. This tender went to 22 companies, including one linked to Modise. The issue surfaced at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. It affects Modise, the ANC, and City of Tshwane governance ahead of local government elections. The timing raises questions about political motives now.
The tender was awarded in 2022 to 22 companies. One of those firms was owned by Modise at the time. Two separate Bid Evaluation Committees reviewed the bids. Both recommended canceling the tender due to irregularities in the documents. This came to light at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Modise responded during a media briefing on Thursday. He said he resigned from the company before becoming a councillor. He pointed to existing declarations as proof.
“I resigned [from the company] before I became a councillor. The declarations are there. It’s also important to know that this is a political gimmick that is a campaign towards the upcoming local government elections.”
The Madlanga Commission is probing graft allegations in Tshwane. It focuses on tender processes and irregularities. A related report notes the Tshwane administration plans to crack down on graft raised at the commission.
The allegations come ahead of local government elections. Modise calls it an effort to decampaign the ANC. Verified facts include the committees’ recommendations. Modise’s claims about his resignation remain his statements.
The Madlanga Commission recently heard that two different Bid Evaluation Committees recommended that a tender awarded to a company linked to Tshwane’s Deputy Mayor, Eugene Modise, be cancelled due to irregularities. Modise maintains his innocence.
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These issues could impact Tshwane governance. The R2.9-billion tender’s size highlights risks in public spending. Public trust in tenders may suffer from such scrutiny.
There are calls for Modise to testify at the commission. This stems from the revealed irregularities. ANC election prospects in Tshwane face added pressure.
Tshwane administration has pledged to address graft from the commission. Proceedings at Madlanga continue. More details may emerge soon.
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