SCOPA: Joburg leaders grilled for failing to question JDA boss arrested with R321,00 cash
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The matter was later struck off the roll by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court pending the completion of investigations. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has indicated it intends to re-enrol the case once outstanding processes are finalised. The committee had also discussed introducing a policy to address similar situations going forward.Zibi was unsparing.“It appears the mayoral committee was trying to bury the matter.
- ▪The matter was later struck off the roll by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court pending the completion of investigations.
- ▪The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has indicated it intends to re-enrol the case once outstanding processes are finalised.
- ▪The committee had also discussed introducing a policy to address similar situations going forward.Zibi was unsparing.“It appears the mayoral committee was trying to bury the matter.
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SCOPA Joburg leaders grilled for failing to question JDA boss arrested with R321,00 cash Johannesburg’s top leaders faced tough questions in Parliament on Tuesday over their response to the arrest of Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, after R321,000 in cash was found at his home during a corruption investigation. By Anna Cox 10 Jun 2026 Johannesburg’s top officials were grilled in Parliament over their handling of the arrest of Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, who was found with R321,000 in cash but remains employed in his role.
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