Former eThekwini mayor back in court for fraud trial

DURBAN - It’s back to court for former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede.

She and her 21 co-accused face over 2,000 charges.

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They range from corruption and attempted corruption, to fraud and money laundering.

The state accuses them of rigging Durban Solid Waste contracts, valued at over 3-hundred million rand.

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The first witness, Mbuso Ngcobo is expected to continue his testimony.

Gumede's lawyer is arguing proper procedures were not followed leading to the investigation of the tender.