eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede will be appearing in the regional commercial crimes court in Durban on Tuesday, in what is expected to become one of the most high-profile corruption cases in recent years.
Gumede is expected to be handing herself over to the Hawks, following which she will be appearing in court on a string of corruption-related charges.
City Press understands that Gumede (58) will be appearing alongside senior municipal councillor Mondli Mthembu on charges including money laundering, corruption and racketeering.
“She will then apply for bail which the state is not intending to oppose,” said a senior law enforcement official privy to the details.
Another senior law enforcement official told City Press this evening: “It is finally happening. I am told that they are bringing a big team of heavy-hitting lawyers. It had all been planned to happen quietly without the knowledge of the media.”
City Press has learnt t
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