The Democratic Alliance (DA) has initiated legal action against Tshwane deputy mayor and finance MMC Eugene Modise, seeking to overturn a two-month salary fine imposed for breaching the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.

DA candidate Cilliers Brink alleges that Modise failed to disclose financial ties to Triotic Protection Services, a company with a security contract with the City of Tshwane, after becoming a councillor in 2023.

The forensic investigation revealed Modise did not provide documentary proof of selling his shares in Triotic, despite claiming an instalment sale agreement.Brink argues that the council’s penalty is insufficient, as the Code of Conduct permits sanctions like suspension or removal from office.Modise denies wrongdoing, asserting he resigned from Triotic and the investigation cleared him of corruption.The case highlights ongoing scrutiny over his business interests, with the DA accusing the mayor of delaying action.Modise claims the council followed proper procedures and chose not to challenge the sanction to focus on stabilizing city finances.