Ex-Free State mayor, husband allegedly ran R21m tender extortion racket

Author: Norman MasungwiniPublished on: October 5, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Ex-Free State mayor, husband allegedly ran R21m tender extortion racket

The former Free State mayor and her husband are accused of running a R21 million tender extortion racket. They are suspected of extorting money by leveraging their influence over public procurement processes. The investigation uncovers illicit activities involving corruption attempts and abuse of power.

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