Tshwane labour relations head ‘fed Joburg law firm R44m in city legal work’

Ronald Oppelt, who is already being probed by the Public Protector for an alleged conflict of interest, denies wrongdoing

16 February 2025 - 00:00

As the public protector wraps up its conflict of interest investigation into City of Tshwane labour relations management divisional head Ronald Oppelt, fresh claims have emerged that he channels work to his previous employer — which raked in more than R44m from the city in just three years...

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