Cape Town terminates contracts with Triple C Maintenance after attempts to bribe City Manager

Cape Town terminates all contracts with contractor after attempted bribery of City Manager. The City of Cape Town terminated all contracts with Triple C Maintenance and Services after the owner of the company allegedly attempted to bribe the City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo. The alleged bribery was uncovered following a joint investigation conducted by the City’s Ethics and Forensics Department and the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Acting as an authorised agent under relevant legal provisions, the City Manager collaborated with SAPS in a controlled operation that led to the arrest of the business owner. In response to the incident, theCity immediately terminated all contractsheld by Triple C, which primarily involve construction-related services such as road maintenance, resurfacing, and stormwater infrastructure. Cape Town City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo, who was allegedly targeted in a bribery attempt by a contractor.

“The decision to terminate was made in the context of an ongoing investigation by the City’s Ethics and Forensics Department and the SAPS,” the City said. Officials emphasised the municipality’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption. “The City emphasises that corruption will not be tolerated in any form and that any attempts to improperly influence municipal officials will be met with firm and decisive action.” To ensure that residents continue to receive essential services, alternative arrangements have been put in place while the City replaces affected contracts or switches to duly appointed standby suppliers. The municipality said it remains committed to “ensuring that municipal services continue while upholding strict ethical standards in all of its operations.”