Suspended TMPD deputy chief, Umashi Dhlamini, is testifying at the Madlanga Commission on Friday.
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Suspended Tshwane Metro Police deputy chief Umashi Dhlamini is set to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission on Friday to testify on claims of procurement manipulation within the metro.
Proceedings began at 9:30am, and evidence leaders are expected to press Dhlamini on claims that he helped steer lucrative contracts to preferred bidders.
He has been sworn in and affirmed that he will tell the truth and nothing but the truth. “So help me God,” he said under oath.
Evidence before the commission points to a pattern of bypassed oversight, undisclosed conflicts of interest and irregular expenditure.
At the centre of the controversy is an alleged alliance between Dhlamini and the city’s Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Mnisi.
Testimony has suggested the pair may have enabled a system that sidelined standard checks and balances in favour of select contractors.
One of those companies, Gubis85 Solutions, has pushed back, describing the narrative emerging from the inquiry as one-sided.
The security firm, which received a significant share of a multi-million rand tender despite alleged gaps in evaluation and authorisation, says it is ready to respond fully to any claims.
It has formally requested sworn statements from witnesses who have already testified.
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