The Hawks have been investigating the two, and the investigation has now been completed.

This comes after 3 municipality officials were arrested earlier, according to a report by News24.

The Hawks then shifted their attention to Gumede and Mthembu.

According to reports, a senior Hawks official involved in the case confirmed that a docket was opened.

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