City of Tshwane Suspends MMC Kholofelo Morodi After Sergeant Nkosi’s Madlanga Commission Testimony

• The City of Tshwane has taken action against the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi
• The ActionSA member was named during the testimony of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
• ActionSA has launched its own investigation into the allegations against Morodi, promising transparency and accountability

Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.

GAUTENG – The City of Tshwane has suspended Member of the Mayoral Committee, Kholofelo Morodi, after she was implicated during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Morodi, an ActionSA member, was named during the testimony of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Sergeant Nkosi, a controversial police officer in Gauteng, confirmed that he received internal municipal tender documents from the MMC for Corporate and Shared Services.

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He also reportedly organised a birthday for Morodi. ActionSA has welcomed the suspension and launched its own investigation into the allegations.

City of Tshwane suspends Morodi

On 19 March 2026, the City of Tshwane Executive Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, confirmed the suspension of Morodi.

Dr Moya said that the decision was made in the interest of protecting the integrity of the institution, while ensuring fairness to all parties.

She also confirmed that a preliminary investigation was underway to determine whether a prima facie case exists.

“The City regards matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness, as they speak to the principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance expected of all public office bearers,” Dr Moya said.

ActionSA suspends Morodi as well

Following the City of Tshwane’s decision, ActionSA’s Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) also resolved to place Councillor Morodi on precautionary suspension with immediate effect.

“The PEC took this step in line with the Party’s Interim Constitution to protect the integrity of the organisation and to ensure that the matter is thoroughly and fairly investigated, with the full cooperation of all, to establish the facts,” a statement from the party read.

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The party previously announced that it was launching an investigation into the allegations made by Sergeant Nkosi.

The party clarified that the suspension did not constitute a finding of wrongdoing, nor did it imply any presumption of guilt, but it was merely a precautionary measure to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

“In terms of the PEC resolution, and for the duration of the suspension, Councillor Morodi will not participate in party activities, structures, or communication platforms,” the statement continued.

Morodi’s matter will not be referred to the Provincial Ethics and Disciplinary Officer, who will conduct the investigation. in accordance with the Party’s Rules and Procedures.

Sergeant Nkosi claims ANC officials threatened him

Briefly News reported that Sergeant Nkosi alleged that ANC officials threatened him to prevent his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

The police officer, known as Witness F, claimed that he was intimidated by senior ANC members and an unnamed Member of Parliament.

Witness F is linked to dodgy dealings and corrupt activities, emanating from his ties to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlaa and General Shadrack Sibiya.

Source: Briefly News