ActionSA has launched an urgent internal investigation into City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi following explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission linking him to suspended Gauteng organised crime officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi.
The probe comes after Nkosi revealed details of a close personal relationship with Mnisi, including WhatsApp messages, shared outings, and private interactions that are now raising serious questions about possible conflicts of interest at the highest levels of the Tshwane administration.
Nkosi told the commission that he took Mnisi for his first indoor shooting experience, later praising him in a message that read, “You did well on the range, my man,” to which Mnisi responded, “Not too bad for the first time, my bro.”
The exchanges did not stop there.
Evidence presented shows that the two men also shared motorbike content, with Nkosi sending multiple images of three wheelers and Mnisi replying with a high speed bike, stating, “Definitely, my bro, I like the speed.”
While Nkosi insists these were harmless social interactions, the timing has triggered alarm.
At the centre of the controversy is the fact that these exchanges took place while Mnisi chaired the Bid Adjudication Committee responsible for a major security tender linked to land invasion protection.
That same tender is now under scrutiny after claims that it was awarded, in part, to a company linked to Nkosi’s own brother.
This overlap between personal relationships and public procurement decisions has intensified concerns about possible corruption, influence, and compromised governance within the City of Tshwane.
In a strongly worded statement, ActionSA confirmed it is treating the allegations with the highest level of seriousness.
The party says it will investigate whether any of its members were involved in meetings or discussions related to the tender and has committed to identifying all individuals connected to the claims.
ActionSA has also made it clear that if any wrongdoing is uncovered, decisive action will follow immediately.
At the same time, the party has urged caution, warning that the allegations remain untested and originate from a witness who is himself implicated in criminal matters.
Despite this, the political fallout is already building.
The case places intense pressure on Mnisi, whose role as CFO places him at the centre of financial decision making in one of South Africa’s biggest metros.
It also raises broader questions about governance, accountability, and the integrity of procurement systems within local government.
ActionSA says it will fast track its investigation and report its findings publicly to South Africans.
The outcome could have major implications not only for those directly involved but also for political accountability in the City of Tshwane.
As the Madlanga Commission continues to hear evidence, this story is far from over.