The ANC has singled out senior officials in the City of Tshwane Metro, accusing the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief of Police of presiding over widespread corruption and nepotism within the municipality.
During a media briefing in Pretoria, the ANC Regional Executive identified the accounting officer, Johan Mettler, CFO Gareth Mnisi and TMPD Chief Yolande Faro in connection with a series of allegations. These include claims that recruitment processes are being flouted to favour preferred candidates and that irregular dealings with service providers have taken place.
ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary George Matjila raised concerns about the recent intake of students into the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), alleging that senior government officials appointed their own children while excluding deserving young applicants. He claimed that some recruits who allegedly did not follow due process are now undergoing training, describing the situation as “nepotism at its worst”. The latest intake has been mired in controversy, with some applicants alleging they were sidelined to make way for individuals linked to officials.
ANC Tshwane regional spokesperson Joel Masilela ka Mahlangu further alleged that senior officials, including the Chief of Police, accepted bribes from service providers, accommodated them in municipal buildings, and subsequently targeted junior officials — including the confiscation of vehicles.
Masilela ka Mahlangu also claimed the party had uncovered evidence that the TMPD Chief unlawfully used a municipal vehicle for a trip to Durban. According to the ANC, a second vehicle was instructed to accompany her without authorisation. That vehicle was allegedly involved in an accident which was never reported to the relevant city authorities, and no investigation followed.
He further alleged that there appears to be a concerted cover-up within the municipality, stating that a pattern of misconduct has been concealed. The ANC, he said, would not tolerate any attempt to shield wrongdoing. While diligent officials would be supported, those implicated in misconduct would face consequences “without fear or favour”.
The party has indicated it intends to lay criminal charges against those allegedly involved and to lodge formal complaints with relevant state institutions, including the Public Protector.
The City of Tshwane was not available for comment at the time of publication.