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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
RTMC CEO suspended amid misconduct probe
RTMC CEO's suspension comes after reports of irregular expenditure and a R3.9m bonus triggered governance concerns. Advocate Makhosini Msibi (RTMC CEO) during the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) launch of a ground breaking public-private-partnership with WeBuyCars at WeBuyCars Dome on August 22, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi) The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) board has suspended CEO Adv. Makhosini Msibi for 30 days after allegations of financial misconduct and governance lapses surfaced. The Department of Transport announced on Friday that Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa was informed of Msibi's precautionary suspension by the RTMC board of directors following a board meeting on 13 June. Msibi's suspension took effect on 1 July 2025. He will remain suspended for 30 days with the possibility of an extension to 60 days or longer if necessary. RTMC CEO suspended following whistleblower claims 'In its letter to the ministry, the board indicated that it took this decision following whistleblowing allegations of financial misconduct, irregular expenditure and governance failures at the entity,' the department said. 'Based on the seriousness of the allegations, the board has taken a decision to institute a forensic investigation into these allegations.' Refilwe Mongale has been appointed as interim CEO until further notice to ensure continuity and stability with the corporation while the forensic investigation is underway. ALSO READ: Corrupt KZN driving licence duo convicted 'It's quite a lot of allegations that have been made, but I suppose the board is moving on the basis of presumption of innocence [until] proven guilty,' department spokesperson Collen Msibi said in an interview with eNCA. The board appointed Msibi as CEO in 2003 and, last year, awarded him a R3.9 million performance bonus. The spokesperson confirmed that the bonus was one of the issues under scrutiny. R3.9m bonus under scrutiny 'I suppose the board will have to look into that and also the issue of governance. It also relates to how the board managed to oversee all this under their watch,' he said. He added that Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy is focusing on clean governance, and she is supportive of investigations that lead to this outcome. 'We also don't want to judge people that they are already guilty when the investigations are not even completed,' the spokesperson said. NOW READ: 13 killed, scores injured in Mpumalanga and KZN accidents
The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
R3.9m for Dalikosi pedestrian bridge
The deputy mayor of Alfred Duma Local Municipality, Cllr S Simelane, visited the Dalikosi area (Ward 30) – under the leadership of Ward Councillor ZI Madondo – on Monday. The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce the appointed contractor responsible for completing the Dalikosi pedestrian bridge project. This service delivery initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of the community, particularly to improve safety and accessibility for schoolchildren in the area. Madondo welcomed all the attendees, thanked the community for their presence and introduced Simelane, who officiated the contractor's introduction. In his remarks, Simelane commended the community for their continued support of their ward councillor and urged residents to take pride in the new infrastructure and work together to ensure its protection. Also read: Road closure in certain streets due to maintenance Uhaqane NI Contractors was officially introduced as the appointed contractor for the project. The construction of the Dalikosi pedestrian bridge, valued at R3.9 million, is expected to be completed within six months. The project will provide employment opportunities for 13 local community members. The contractor assured the community that the project will be implemented smoothly and in close co-ordination with relevant stakeholders. The event was also attended by ward committee members, municipal officials, Induna and community members. Please follow us on our YouTube channel and do not be shy; please subscribe and comment as well. Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
02-05-2025
- The South African
Shot officer denied emergency care over Joburg's R35m debt
Milpark Hospital allegedly refused to treat a JMPD officer shot on duty because the City of Johannesburg had not paid its debt. According to IOL , Public Safety Committee Chairperson Sarah Wissler said the hospital refused to treat the officer on Wednesday night because the City reportedly owes it R35 million. The incident left the critically injured officer at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Where he waited for hours before receiving treatment. 'Last night, one of our JMPD officers was shot while on duty. When taken to Netcare Milpark Hospital, he was denied emergency care because the City of Joburg owes the hospital R35 million.' Wissler said in a statement on Thursday 1 May. Wissler said the officer eventually received treatment and remains in the intensive care unit. She expressed outrage at the delay and urged the city to settle its debts. 'Our officers put their lives on the line every day. They deserve immediate medical attention, not red tape and delays,' she said. She added that she had escalated the matter to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and called for a broader investigation into unpaid accounts that may be affecting emergency services. In a statement, the City of Johannesburg denied owing R35 million and said the current amount due to Milpark Hospital is R3.9 million. It added that the City processes payments weekly and has held discussions with the hospital to address billing and payment timelines. 'The conduct of healthcare professionals at Milpark Hospital is unacceptable,' the city said. 'They refused to treat a critically injured officer. A complaint will be lodged with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).' The city said its acting city manager has assembled a team to meet urgently with hospital executives. The Group Forensic and Investigation Services will launch an internal probe to determine whether city officials were at fault. The city criticised the release of unverified information to the media and said it would refer the matter to the Speaker and Chief Whip of Council. The suspect shot the officer twice in the upper body during a pursuit. Police arrested a person believed to be the suspect's associate and recovered a firearm. The city said it hopes for the officer's full and speedy recovery. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
02-05-2025
- Health
- Eyewitness News
CoJ reviewing processes with Milpark Hospital to ensure no injured JMPD officer refused treatment again
JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg is currently engaging the Netcare Milpark Hospital to resolve matters related to outstanding medical bills. This comes after a Johannesburg metro police officer who was shot while on duty was refused treatment at the medical facility. The metro has criticised the hospital's actions, saying it shouldn't have turned away the critically injured officer. On Thursday, the chairperson of public safety committee, Sarah Wissler, slammed the city on her X account about the alleged R35 million debt it had with Netcare. She noted that this debt put the officers' life at risk. The City of Johannesburg said it was reviewing its processes with the hospital to ensure the incident was never repeated. However, the metro's spokesperson, Nthatisi Modingoane, has refuted claims that they owe the hospital R35 million. "The city is dismayed that Milpark Hospital refused to provide necessary medical care to the officer, citing an outstanding debt of R35 million owed by the city. The city wishes to refute the claim and clarify what really is the status. The current outstanding bill for Milpark Hospital stands at R3.9 million, with payments being processed and paid weekly." Modingoane also mentioned that once investigations were complete, they would release their findings.
