Tshwane CFO faces Sars search warrant as scrutiny over conduct intensifies

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Highlights

Sars executed search warrants at Tshwane CFO Mnisi's office and residence, with officials present at Tshwane House in the morning.
Mnisi, returning to work in July after a final written warning, faces ongoing scrutiny including allegations of sharing confidential tender information and potential procurement influence.
Tshwane Council's decision to downgrade charges against Mnisi faces a Democratic Alliance court challenge over the procedural validity and seriousness of the allegations.

Sars action targets office and residence

As first reported by Moneyweb, citing The Citizen, the City of Tshwane says the South African Revenue Service, Sars, had informed the municipality in advance of its intention to execute search warrants at Mnisi's office and home.

Mayoral spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi says the city has received notice and believes the warrants have since been carried out. He says Sars officials were at Tshwane House in the morning, and that Mnisi later left the premises accompanied by individuals wearing Sars apparel.

Mgobozi says any further questions about the nature of the operation, how the warrants are being executed, or Mnisi's status should be directed to Sars.

Investigation adds to governance pressure

Mnisi returns to work in July after receiving a final written warning tied to disciplinary proceedings linked to allegations raised before the Madlanga Commission. He is suspended earlier in 2026 after claims that he shared confidential tender information and may have influenced procurement processes while serving as chairperson of the city's Bid Adjudication Committee.

A forensic investigation also examines allegations that he failed to declare certain business interests and relationships with companies involved in municipal tenders. While the probe does not find him guilty of misconduct, it recommends disciplinary action.

Earlier in July, the Tshwane Council votes to classify the allegations against Mnisi as less serious, allowing his return to work. The Democratic Alliance then launches an urgent court application challenging both the downgrade of the allegations and the legality of the council meeting that adopted the decision, with the dispute centred on the validity of the proceedings and voting process.

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