R320m corruption case against former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede to resume in Durban

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By Samantha Allen

Published: March 29, 2022 | 10:38 AM

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede is expected back in court on Tuesday. She and 21 others are charged in a R320m corruption case.

The trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and her 17 co-accused will resume in court on Tuesday.

Gumede and her co-accused, who include former eThekwini municipal manager Sipho Nzuza and former chairperson of the infrastructure committee Mondli Mthembu, will appear in court on a variety of charges related to a Durban Solid Waste tender that was allegedly awarded irregularly to four companies in 2016, shortly after Gumede took office as mayor.

Gumede has been accused with, among other things, violating the Municipal Finance Management Act.

Supporters of the previous mayor have promised to appear in court.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.