Zandile Gumede resigns as eThekwini mayor

Former eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede, has handed in her resignation. This is to make way for Mxolisi Kaunda. The ANC replaced Gumede this month after she’d fought to hold on to her job.

She’s expected to be redeployed. It’s believed several other ANC members have also resigned from public office in the province.

Gumede is facing fraud and corruption charges relating to a R208-million waste tender.

She is out on R50,000 bail and is due back in court in January next year.

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Source: eNCA