City of Joburg corruption busters step up investigations of dodgy officials
Investigators have widened their net, with workers arrested for issuing fake negative Covid-19 tests, selling residents’ account details to fraudsters, and colluding with building hijackers
12 December 2021 - 00:00
Some Johannesburg city officials are fraudulently issuing negative Covid-19 tests, selling databases containing residents’ billing details, colluding with building hijackers and contractors, and even using dead business owners’ credentials to steal millions of rands worth of fresh produce...
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