KZN caterers cook up multi-million rand tender fraud
By Mervyn Naidoo
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Durban - A well-known Durban catering contractor had her palatial La Lucia home, nearby boutique hotel, both with sea views, and a Harley Davidson motorbike restrained by the National Prosecuting Authorityâs (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) this week.
Ntombimpela Mabel Majozi of Ntoâs Catering CC is among the 16 accused in a R24-million fraud matter related to catering tenders that were allegedly awarded in a dubious manner by officials and employees at the KZNâS Office of The Premier (OTP), who colluded with service providers.
Ntoâs Catering is one among four companies that allegedly received preferential treatment from the OTP, according to an audit report released in August 2017.
Gumede and 17 others are expected to return to the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in connection with tender fraud at the eThekwini Municipality amounting over R400 million.