In Conversation With Jacqui Uys- DA Tshwane spokesperson for Finance

Serious allegations of corruption and political shielding have emerged in the City of Tshwane, following criticism from Democratic Alliance (DA) over the sanction imposed on Eugene Modise, the city’s Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance. According to DA Tshwane finance spokesperson Jacqui Uys, Modise was found guilty of financially benefiting from a municipal security contract linked to a private company, Triotic Protection Services. Public office bearers are strictly prohibited from benefitting from contracts within the municipalities they serve, making this a serious breach of governance and ethical standards. Despite the findings, the sanction imposed was a fine equivalent to two months’ salary—reportedly under R200,000. The DA has labelled this a “slap-on-the-wrist,” arguing it fails to reflect the gravity of the misconduct, especially given claims that Modise continues to benefit financially—allegedly earning up to R3 million per month from the same contract. The matter is further complicated by political dynamics within the City. Nasiphi Moya, the current mayor representing ActionSA, has been accused of delaying action despite allegedly having access to the report detailing Modise’s wrongdoing. Additionally, the contract in question has reportedly come under scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating broader corruption networks in Tshwane, including tenders related to security services, water tankers, and waste management. The DA has since opened a criminal case and plans to escalate the matter to the Hawks, arguing that the current response entrenches a culture of impunity and undermines public trust in governance. Instagram · Twitter