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The corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and her 21 co-accused started on Monday, almost two years after they were first charged. The matter started just before midday, following several delays in the morning. It was delayed by an hour after officials in court said they would break for tea from 10:45 to 11:00. The case was supposed to begin at 10:00. Two of the accused, who could not be present in court for health reasons, were connected virtually. Gumede appeared calm and collected in the dock, as she cracked jokes with her lawyer and co-accused. The State kicked off the ...

The case involves 2,793 charges relating to the eThekwini contract for refuse collection, street cleaning and tackling illegal dumping

Research shows witness protection is only used in exceptional circumstances, leaving many whistle-blowers exposed to danger

Former eThekwini mayor and present KwaZulu-Natal legislature member Zandile Gumede has pleaded not guilty to corruption, fraud and racketeering-related charges in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban.

Fireworks are expected on Monday when the trial against former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and 21 others, charged with racketeering, fraud and corruption relating to a R320m city waste contract, is expected to begin.