The source described a ‘well-orchestrated criminal enterprise’ operating within the department of the eThekweni Municipality.

Payments were made without any checks.

This is hardly the first time that the municipality has made headlines for questionable tenders and government activity.

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The raids aimed to recover R700 million in looted funds from the eThekwini municipality. Image: SA Police ServiceSource: UGC

The eThekwini mayor’s political career had taken a nosedive following her arrest on fraud and corruption charges.

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Source: Briefly News

Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.

She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.

Currently, shes working for The South African.