Gumede corruption trial continues

DURBAN - The fraud and corruption trial against former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede continues in Durban.

But, the media will be barred from recording audio or video of the broadcasting.

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It follows a shooting incident at the house of one of the witnesses, an eThekwini Metro official.

This left other witnesses afraid, but they've agreed to testify if it's not televised.

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At the same time, police are conducting risk assessments and will offer protection where needed.

Gumede and her 21 co-accused face almost 3,000 counts of fraud and corruption.

It relates to a dodgy R320-million Durban Solid Waste contract.