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Hawks confirm allegations of corruption on eThekwini municipality

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The Hawks have confirmed that they are investigating allegations of corruption and maladministration at the eThekwini municipality.

It’s alleged contracts worth millions of rand for the hiring of chemical toilets were awarded to friends of senior officials.

In March, the eThekwini municipality said it had suspended two officials allegedly involved in a multi-million rand tender scandal.

It was exposed in a forensic report.  It was alleged that the toilet prices were inflated and doubled the market value.

Despite the suspensions, a report by local newspaper suggests that the eThekwini municipality Mayor is also being investigated.

EThekwini mayor spokesperson Mthunzi Gumede says: “At this stage we are not aware of that investigation but we welcome it. But it is of concern for us that we get to read about the investigation from the newspapers before it is presented to us.”

Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says:”There is an investigation, we are busy with at the eThekwini municipality. It involves councillors and service providers, there are allegations of corruption maladministration have been brought to our attention however we cannot get into the details.”

Gumede says the Mayor will seek legal advice on the matter.

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