The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has executed search warrants at the office and residence of City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi.
The operation took place on Thursday morning, 29 October 2026, with SARS officials seen at Tshwane House, the municipality’s headquarters.
City of Tshwane mayoral spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi confirmed that the municipality had been notified in advance of SARS’s intention to execute search warrants at Mnisi’s office and residence.
“We believe that SARS has since executed those warrants,” Mgobozi said, adding that Mnisi subsequently left Tshwane House accompanied by individuals wearing SARS-branded clothing.
The municipality referred further questions about the operation, the execution of the warrants and Mnisi’s status to SARS. The tax authority had not publicly detailed the purpose of the searches at the time of publication. (The Citizen)
Searches follow allegations raised at Madlanga Commission
Mnisi has previously been implicated in allegations of tender manipulation and procurement irregularities raised during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Evidence presented to the commission included WhatsApp communications between Mnisi and police officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi concerning municipal tenders and potential bidders.
Mnisi has denied wrongdoing, including allegations that he shared confidential tender information or influenced the awarding of contracts. The allegations remain subject to the relevant investigative and legal processes. (EWN)
The CFO returned to work in July following disciplinary proceedings by the municipality, which resulted in a final written warning. The disciplinary process and the council decisions surrounding his return have also faced legal challenges. (The Citizen)
SARS has not yet publicly confirmed whether the searches are directly connected to the allegations raised at the commission. Further details about the operation are awaited.
