Officials in KZN premier’s office appear in court for corruption to tune of R20m

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The office of the premier says some of these officials have already been placed on precautionary suspension pending the conclusion of the internal disciplinary processes.

Five accused linked to tender fraud and corruption in the KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Thursday, facing charges of fraud and corruption, the Hawks said.

He said Chief Financial Officer Ziphathe Mboneni Cibane, 55, was granted R10,000 bail, while Personal Assistant Nomusa Zakwe, 35, administration clerk Njabulo Makhathini, 34, and senior administration clerk Sithembiso Msomi, 53, were granted R5,000 bail each. In a statement on Thursday, the office of the premier said it respects the rule of law and will allow the law to take its course.

“We, however, wish to reiterate our position that as government we are committed to good and clean governance.

 

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