Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi faces new misconduct allegations

City of Tshwane’s CFO Gareth Mnisi is facing serious allegations of misconduct, including misrepresenting himself in his CV just weeks after being accused of late financial statement submissions. TheCity of Tshwane’s chief financial officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi, faces a new complaint fromthe sole Republican Conference of Tshwane councillor Lex Middelberg, who alleges Mnisi misrepresented himself in his 2023 job application, constituting serious misconduct. TheCity of Tshwane’s chief financial officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi, faces a new complaint from ouncillor Lex Middelberg, who alleges Mnisi misrepresented himself in his 2023 job application, constituting serious misconduct.

This follows just two weeks after the regional ANC accused him of submitting the city’sthe 2023/24 financial year late in contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Middelberg’s complaint was set to be discussed in-camera during a special council meeting at Tshwane House last week, but it was adjourned pending a report that is still being finalised. Middelberg was not pleased with the postponement.

He cited that the disciplinary code for senior managers requires council to convene a meeting within seven days to appoint an independent investigator after considering the complaint. Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moyacountered, explaining that according to council regulations, the council must consider the allegations and decide whether to appoint an independent investigator or dismiss the allegations.