A 25-year-old woman accused of defrauding Emfuleni Local Municipality of R424 000 has been denied bail, as the case reignites concerns over corruption and the safety of officials who report financial irregularities. The matter is linked to internal whistleblowing by a senior municipal official who was later killed in a suspected targeted attack.

A Gauteng woman linked to a major procurement scandal at Emfuleni Municipality has been denied bail, with the court deeming her a flight risk.

A 25-year-old woman accused of defrauding Emfuleni Local Municipality of R424 000 has been denied bail, as the case reignites concerns over corruption and the safety of officials…