RTMC CEO placed on suspension by the Board

11 July 2025 | From Arrive Alive


PRETORIA The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, as the delegated shareholder responsible for the Road Traffic Management Corporation  (RTMC), has officially been informed of the precautionary suspension of the Chief  Executive Officer of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Adv. Makhosini Msibi, by the Board of Directors of RTMC following the board meeting held on 13 June 2025. The suspension came into effect on 1 July 2025.

The CEO will be on precautionary suspension for a period of thirty (30) days, extendable to sixty (60) days or any further period as may 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 Board has also advised the Ministry of the appointment of Ms Refilwe Mongale as an Interim Chief Executive Officer, with effect from the 1 st  of July 2025 until further notice, to ensure continuity and stability within the RTMC while the forensic 
investigation is underway. 

Issued by; National Department of Transport 
Media Contact 
Collen Msibi

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