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Arrest of former City of Tshwane official marks a breakthrough in R11 million fraud investigation

The arrest of Tienka Abbort, a former senior official in the City of Tshwane, for her role in a R11 million fraud case, signals a significant step in the city's battle against corruption.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

Zandile Gumede case: State witness confirms former City Manager's role in waste tender decisions

A state witness in the Durban High Court trial regarding the alleged R320 million waste collection tender fraud has testified that the former eThekwini City Manager acted within his rights when signing letters of award.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published

Insurance policy murders: Cops believe 83-year-old gogo was killed by her daughter, granddaughter and pastor

A 40-year-old woman is appearing in court for the murder of her 83-year-old mother, linked to insurance claims.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

SASSA officials deny involvement in R260 million fraud scheme as bail hearing continues

Seven SASSA officials among 11 suspects facing more than 1 300 criminal charges in a R260 million fraud scheme claim innocence at their bail hearing in Lenasia Magistrate's Court. One suspect pleads for bail to care for her cancer-stricken mother.

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Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Durban High Court orders municipality to allow employee to attend fraud case

The Durban High Court has intervened in a leave dispute, compelling eThekwini Municipality to allow deputy head of Supply Chain Management, Sandile Ngcobo, to attend proceedings in the R300 million DSW tender fraud case alongside former mayor Zandile Gumede.

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Nomonde Zondi|Published