Madlanga Commission Examines Tshwane Tender Irregularities Linked to Deputy Mayor Modise
The Madlanga Commission is examining a Tshwane tender linked to Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise. Revo Spies, Tshwane’s deputy chief of police for asset protection, testified about irregularities in the process. Two bid evaluation committees recommended canceling the tender, but courts ordered it to proceed. This affects the Tshwane municipality, taxpayers, and the 22 companies involved. The hearing matters now because the tender remains active as of March 2026.
Spies testified that the tender was advertised in September 2016. It aimed to guard critical municipal infrastructure. The tender went to 22 companies, including Triotic Protection Services. That company was once owned by Modise.
The first bid evaluation committee found problems. Documents were removed from supply chain offices and taken elsewhere. When returned, some pages were missing. Spies said this was irregular.
The first committee recommended canceling the tender. But one bidder took the city to court. The court ruled the municipality could not cancel it. Instead, it ordered a fresh evaluation.
A second bid evaluation committee formed after the court ruling. This group reviewed the bids again. They found the same issues with the missing documents.
Spies described the documents as highly irregular. The second committee also recommended cancellation. Yet another court case followed.
The second court ordered the tender awarded to the 22 qualifying companies. The tender started in March 2022. It is still running today.
These events raise questions about municipal procurement. Spies’ testimony points to repeated irregularities in the process. No final ruling has come from the commission yet.
Public trust in local government faces pressure. A recent survey by the Human Sciences Research Council noted corruption as a key issue. It undermines confidence, though not directly tied to this case.
This committee after evaluation it, appears they again resolved that the tender be cancelled due to irregularities in the bid evaluation process still linked to the original missing documents – which were deemed to be highly irregular.
Modise’s past link to one company draws attention. But verified facts stop at the testimony and court orders.
The tender stays active for now. The Madlanga Commission hearing continues as of 24 March 2026. Related stories appear in a topic timeline on the commission’s work.