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Suspended Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi has conceded that a tender-related document ended up in the hands of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi but insists it did not compromise the process. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Mnisi admitted the document should never have been outside municipal systems, calling it an irregularity but stopped short of linking it to corruption. Under tough questioning by the commissioners, Mnisi maintained the document contained no sensitive information and was based on already public details, arguing there was no need to escalate the matter. But commissioners pushed back, suggesting the mere presence of an internal tender document with a member of the public points to a breach in procurement controls.

The Democratic Alliance has urged Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza to immediately suspend City Manager Kagiso Lerutla following his arrest. The DA says Lerutla should remain suspended pending investigations, and be dismissed if found guilty. Lerutla appears in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court alongside suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, both facing charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice. Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate explains

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Jon Gericke once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Retired NPA head Advocate Shamila Batohi's application to have legal advice while under cross-examination has been dismissed by the Nkabinde Enquiry panel. The Nkabinde Enquiry into suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke's fitness to hold office resumes this morning. In December last year, Batohi walked out of the enquiry before completing her testimony.

The National Prosecuting Authority says it condemns threats against a prosecutor in the EFF leader Julius Malema firearm case, warning intimidation undermines justice and will be investigated with serious consequences. Malema has been sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for the unlawful possession of a firearm. Malema is appealing the sentence. NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago explains