City of Tshwane Acts to Safeguard Transparency and Institutional Intergrity Following Madlanga Commission Testimony
City of Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya photo by Dimakatso Modipa
Dr Nasiphi Moya
Executive Mayor of Tshwane
The City of Tshwane notes the testimony presented before the Madlanga Commission
of Inquiry, and the allegations relating to the MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Cllr Kholofelo Morodi.
The City regards matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness, as they speak to the principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance expected of all public office bearers.
In the interest of protecting the integrity of the institution, while ensuring fairness to all parties, the Executive Mayor has taken the decision to place MMC Morodi on special leave with immediate effect, pending a preliminary investigation into the matters raised before the Commission to determine whether a prima facie case exists.
Section 60 of the Municipal Structures Act empowers the Executive Mayor to appoint members of the Mayoral Committee and to determine their continued participation in the execution of their responsibilities.
In terms of this authority, the Executive Mayor has placed MMC Morodi on special leave pending the outcome of this process.
MMC Hannes Coetzee will act in this portfolio during the intervening period.
This step is intended to ensure continuity in the functioning of the Corporate and Shared Services portfolio, and to allow the investigative process to proceed without any perception of interference.
To support this process, the Executive Mayor will formally write to the Secretary of the Madlanga Commission, Dr Nolitha Vukuza, to request that the Commission furnish the City with any information in its possession relating to the allegations.
This will enable the City to assess the matters raised in a considered, lawful, and procedurally fair manner.
The City of Tshwane emphasises that this measure does not constitute a finding of
wrongdoing, nor does it imply any presumption of guilt.
It reflects a principled commitment to transparency, accountability, and ensuring that all allegations are subjected to appropriate scrutiny.
The Executive Mayor remains committed to upholding clean governance and will continue to act in a manner that protects both the integrity of the institution and the rights of those involved.
Further updates will be communicated as the process unfolds.