The Department of Transport has confirmed the precautionary suspension of Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) CEO, Advocate Makhosini Msibi.
The precautionary suspension came into effect at the beginning of July.
“The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, as the delegated shareholder responsible for the Road Traffic Management Corporation, has officially been informed of the precautionary suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Traffic Management Corporation, Advocate Makhosini Msibi, by the Board of Directors of RTMC following the board meeting held on 13 June 2025,” the department said in a statement.
It said the precautionary suspension was valid for 30 days and might be extended to 60 days or any further period as might be reasonably necessary.
“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.
“Based on the seriousness of the allegations, the board has taken a decision to institute a forensic investigation into these allegations,” the department said
It said the board had also advised the ministry of the appointment of Refilwe Mongale as interim CEO to ensure continuity and stability within the RTMC while the forensic investigation is under way. Her appointment took effect from 1 July.
Meanwhile, Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) said it had placed its Group Executive for Enterprise Security and Compliance (GE:ESC), Lt-General Mzwandile Petros, on precautionary suspension pending the outcome of an independent investigation into allegations of operational irregularities.
Acsa said the decision to place Petros on precautionary suspension was “a crucial measure to protect the integrity of the investigative process and any current and subsequent processes”.
“The day-to-day functions of Acsa will not be affected by this decision. In the interim, Mary-Ann Joubert has been appointed to act as GE:ESC to ensure continuity and maintain operational stability. Acsa will report back once the matter is finalised,” the company said. – SAnews.gov.za
