TSHWANE – The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has concluded an internal investigation into a potential conflict of interest involving Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise and a municipal service provider, the municipality confirmed on Tuesday.
The probe was launched earlier this year following complaints from the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding Triotic Protection Services, a security company connected to Modise. The company, which provides security for several of the municipality’s critical infrastructure sites, had secured contracts worth hundreds of millions of rand from the city.
Modise has previously acknowledged his ownership of Triotic but maintains that he resigned from the company before taking office as an ANC councillor in 2023.
DA officials have accused the African National Congress (ANC)-led municipality of delaying the disclosure of the investigation’s findings to protect the deputy mayor. However, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya denied these claims, stating that the report has been submitted to the speaker’s office in line with procedural protocols.
“The speaker attempted to convene a special council meeting but was advised by his legal team to seek further guidance on the process. Legal advice is expected shortly, and we are committed to ensuring that this matter proceeds without unnecessary delays,” Mayor Moya said.
The investigation concludes a contentious chapter in Tshwane politics, highlighting ongoing scrutiny over municipal tender processes and potential conflicts of interest within city leadership. The matter is now expected to be formally presented before the council once procedural clarity is obtained.
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