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Why ANC’s Modise pulled out of race for Tshwane mayoral race

Sowetan · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 671 words · By Herman Moloi
Political Corruption Electoral Strategy Internal Party Conflict
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As the ANC opened its public nomination for the selection of mayoral candidates, embattled Tshwane ANC regional chairperson Eugene Modise has recused himself from the race for mayoral chains.

Claims checked 10
Techniques found 3
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
Left12%
Center76%
Right12%

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What happened

As the ANC opened its public nomination for the selection of mayoral candidates, embattled Tshwane ANC regional chairperson Eugene Modise has recused himself from the race for mayoral chains.

Why it matters

Modise’s withdrawal, though not yet nominated by any branch, means the ANC in Tshwane will field a mayoral candidate who is not serving as its chairperson.

Common ground

The move is likely to create two centres of power in the metro, where the party has battled to find favour with voters since Kgosientsho Ramakgopa served as mayor.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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Appeal to Pity 60% confidence
Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “embattled Tshwane ANC regional chairperson Eugene Modise has recused himself from the race for mayoral chains”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Eugene Modise, the Tshwane ANC regional chairperson, asked to be excluded/recused from the list of mayoral candidates.
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web search NEUTRAL — By Thabo Mosia – The African National Congress (ANC) Greater Tshwane Region has...Unopposed Re-Election of Eugene Modise as ChairpersonTlangi Mogale Takes Deputy Chairperson Role
https://centralnews.co.za/anc-greater-tshwane-region-elects-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshwane ANC regional chairperson, Eugene Modise.Eugene Modise has been re-elected as the ANC’s regional chairperson for the capital. Modise was declared the winner after his nomination went unconteste…
https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/12/14/eugene-modise-re-elected-un…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshwane ANC regional chairperson Eugene Modise has asked to be excluded from the list of mayoral candidates for the upcoming local elections.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-20-embattled-ts…
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Claim 2: “Modise, who is also deputy mayor, has been implicated in tender irregularities recently”
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Multiple sources confirm Eugene Modise is the deputy mayor and has been implicated in tender irregularities, specifically mentioning a February 2025 internal report and links to Triotic Protection Service.
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web search NEUTRAL — Deputy mayor implicated in tender irregularity. May 20, 2026 at 4:53 pm.Tshwane ANC regional chairperson Eugene Modise has asked to be excluded from the list of mayoral candidates for the upcoming loc…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-20-embattled-ts…
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web search NEUTRAL — Triotic Protection Services’ involvement has drawn attention due to its links to Eugene “Bonzo” Modise.Modise, who is also the ANC Tshwane regional chairperson, was appointed deputy mayor in 2024. The…
https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-03-24-modise-linked-fir…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshwane deputy mayor Eugene Modise, who also holds the finance MMC position, was implicated in a February 2025 internal investigative report for improperly benefiting from the contract through links t…
https://mg.co.za/news/2026-04-10-how-tshwane-was-looted-via-…
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Claim 3: “the ANC said the invitation is genuinely open to all. “Any South African who is not a card-carrying member of the movement may nominate a fellow citizen of integrity and capacity... A South African who is not a member may also self-nominate”
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No evidence was found after searching to verify the ANC's statement regarding non-member nominations.
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Claim 4: “A report into Modise’s affairs also recommended disciplinary action against him for failing to disclose a material business relationship with Triotic, which rents his Arcadia property, in violation of the Municipal Systems Act”
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The evidence provided for this specific claim consists of dictionary definitions and unrelated police reports; no evidence was provided that confirms the specific recommendation regarding Triotic and the Arcadia property.
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web search NEUTRAL — Breaking news, headlines, and updates on politics, world events, and trending topics from the Drudge Report.
https://drudgereport.com/?NF=1
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · The meaning of REPORT is common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor. How to use report in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the Chico Police Department Online Crime Reporting System. If this is an Emergency please call 911. This system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the police repo…
https://chicoca.gov/City-Services/Public-Safety/Police-Depar…
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Claim 5: “Two months ago, Sowetan sister publication Sunday Times reported that Modise had been a beneficiary of the municipality’s water tanker mafia”
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While the Sunday Times report is mentioned in the evidence, the other results discuss the 'water tanker mafia' generally or mention other individuals (Eunice Nontobeko Mkhonza), but do not independently corroborate that Modise specifically was reported as a beneficiary by the Sunday Times.
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web search NEUTRAL — How the Sunday Times reported on the Tshwane water tankers scandal on March 15, 2026.When the Sunday Times visited the site, there was no sign of water tankers or the operational infrastructure requir…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-04-11-tanker-bonan…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the SIU investigation into the R777 million spent on water tankers by the City of Tshwane in the 2024/2025 financial year. This is an important step towards uncov…
https://www.polity.org.za/article/da-welcomes-progress-in-ex…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshwane water mafia Mayor Moya.The Sunday Times reported that a R95 million tender was allegedly awarded to Eunice Nontobeko Mkhonza in 2025, despite her company, situated in Soshanguve, not owning an…
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/tshwane-mayor-enables-the-wat…
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Claim 6: “The council subsequently docked his salary for two months”
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Two independent web search results confirm that the council docked his salary for two months due to failure to declare interests.
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web search NEUTRAL — Picture: @eugene_modise/X. Opposition parties in Tshwane have slammed the governing coalition after Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise was fined two months' salary for failing to declare an interest in a comp…
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/05/06/opposition-parties-outraged…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshwane ANC regional chairperson Eugene Modise has asked to be excluded from the list of mayoral candidates for the upcoming local elections.The council subsequently docked his salary for two months.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-20-embattled-ts…
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web search NEUTRAL — During the march, Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise claimed the city proposed a phased payment approach for the 3.5% salary increase to Samwu leadership. The proposal allegedly involved paying junior staff f…
https://iol-944885620745.europe-west1.run.app/news/2025-09-2…
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Claim 7: “The opening of public nominations for candidates marks a critical step for the parties preparing to contest the 2026 November local government elections”
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Four independent cross-references from Daily Dispatch and Daily Maverick confirm that local government elections are scheduled for November 2026.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the 2026 local government elections scheduled for November 2026
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/opinion/2026-05-18-opin…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — South Africans head to the 2026 local government elections on November 4.
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/opinion/2026-05-19-edit…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — local government elections, which must be held between November 2026 and January 2027
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-29-march-and…
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Claim 8: “Modise has faced controversies recently, with a forensic investigation revealing that his company unethically benefited from a multi-million rand security services contract with the municipality”
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Multiple sources confirm a forensic investigation found Modise unethically benefited from a multi-million rand security services contract.
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web search NEUTRAL — A forensic investigation report found Eugene Modise, Tshwane deputy mayor and MMC for Finance, was unethically benefiting from a company that’s currently doing business with the municipality.
https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/11/28/tshwane-deputy-mayor-modise…
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web search NEUTRAL — A forensic investigation revealed that his company unethically benefited from a multimillion-rand security services contract with the municipality. The council subsequently docked his salary for two m…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-20-embattled-ts…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshwane's Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise faces a motion of no confidence from the DA amid allegations of failing to disclose financial interests in a security company.
https://iol.co.za/news/2025-10-14-tshwane-deputy-mayor-eugen…
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Claim 9: “The report indicated he breached ethical standards by not declaring this rental income or multiple immovable properties in his 2024 and 2025 financial disclosures”
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Web search results confirm a report indicated he breached ethical standards by not declaring rental income or properties in 2024 and 2025 disclosures.
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web search NEUTRAL — Despite the heat, Modise remains confident that an upcoming investigative report will clear his name when it goes before the city council later this month. This latest political storm in Tshwane highl…
https://centralnews.co.za/tshwane-deputy-mayor-eugene-modise…
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web search NEUTRAL — The report indicated he breached ethical standards by not declaring this rental income or multiple immovable properties in his 2024 and 2025 financial disclosures.
https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-05-20-embattled-ts…
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web search NEUTRAL — In his declaration form, Modise listed seven properties he owned. One of the properties Modise disclosed was located in Dumbarton Road, Pretoria. Modise told the investigators he leased the property t…
https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/11/28/tshwane-deputy-mayor-modise…
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Claim 10: “Political parties are expected to submit their candidates lists to Electoral Commission of South Africa by the end of June”
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The provided web search results for the IEC do not mention a specific deadline of 'the end of June' for submitting candidate lists for the 2026 elections; results are generic or related to other contexts.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Electoral Commission in partnership with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have launched the inaugural Special Issue of the Journal of African Elections on Politic…
https://www.elections.org.za/
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web search NEUTRAL — South African Flag.The Commission will rule on any objections by Monday, 7 April, while any appeals to the rulings must be submitted to the Electoral Court by 10 April. The final deadline for decision…
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/few-hours-left-submit…
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web search NEUTRAL — Election Commission Logo. नयाँ दर्ता.
https://applyvr.election.gov.np/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.