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Madlanga commission hears from Tshwane metro police head

Sowetan · · 215 words · By Herman Moloi
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What to know about Madlanga commission hears from Tshwane metro police head

The Madlanga commission of inquiry is set to continue to put the spotlight on the Tshwane metro police department (TMPD) when it resumes its work on Tuesday.

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What happened

The Madlanga commission of inquiry is set to continue to put the spotlight on the Tshwane metro police department (TMPD) when it resumes its work on Tuesday.

Why it matters

After two weeks of recess, the commission will hear evidence from TMPD chief Yolande Faro, who is expected to give more detail about the three companies alleged to be linked to a criminal syndicate that managed to secure millions from tenders linked to the…

Common ground

Previously the commission heard from witness Revo Spies, deputy commissioner of TMPD, that deputy commissioner Umashi Dhlamini, responsible for procurement services, and CFO Gareth Mnisi colluded to ensure their three preferred security companies secured…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Triotic’s former director is deputy mayor Eugene Modise.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Triotic Protection Service was founded by Eugene Modise, the Tshwane deputy mayor.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Allegations Against Modise Tshwane deputy mayor and MMC of finance Eugene "Bonzo" Modise has affirmed there have been no findings of wrongdoing against him and welcomed the city's i…
https://www.joburgetc.com/news/tshwane-politics-in-turmoil-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — A security company founded by Tshwane deputy mayor and ANC heavyweight Eugene "Bonzo" Modise rakes in around R3m a month from the city. Triotic Protection Services provides guarding services…
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-03-21-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The DA plans to file criminal fraud charges against Tshwane's Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise, following a forensic investigation revealing potential conflicts of interest involving a security company…
https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-11-27-tshwane-deputy-mayor…
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Claim 2: “The three companies — Gubis85 Solutions, Izingwenya 210 and Triotic Protection Service — are also believed to have ties to criminal cartels.”
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Claim 3: “After two weeks of recess, the commission will hear evidence from TMPD chief Yolande Faro, who is expected to give more detail about the three companies alleged to be linked to a criminal syndicate that managed to secure millions from tenders linked to the TMPD.”
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Claim 4: “Nkosi is alleged to be the middleman between criminal cartels and suspended police deputy commissioner Gen Shadrack Sibiya.”
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Claim 5: “Previously the commission heard from witness Revo Spies, deputy commissioner of TMPD, that deputy commissioner Umashi Dhlamini, responsible for procurement services, and CFO Gareth Mnisi colluded to ensure their three preferred security companies secured millions from the city.”
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Claim 6: “Meanwhile, previous witness Sgt Fannie Nkosi, who was arrested at the weekend when police found unlawful firearms during a search and seizure at his house, is expected to appear in the Pretoria North magistrate’s court on Tuesday.”
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Claim 7: “The Madlanga commission of inquiry is set to continue to put the spotlight on the Tshwane metro police department (TMPD) when it resumes its work on Tuesday.”
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Claim 8: “The companies were awarded tenders to guard the city’s infrastructure, and in one year, Gubis85 managed to secure R59.1m.”
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