The Nelson Mandela Memorial Fraud Trial To Resume On Monday

The trial against politicians, former Buffalo City Metro officials and businessmen, is scheduled to resume at the Bhisho High Court on Monday, 11 April 2022. They are charged with fraud, money laundering and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

The accused persons include suspended ANC Amatole Regional Chairperson Phumlani Mkolo, former Buffalo City Speaker Luleka Simon-Ndzele, former Mayor Zukiswa Ncitha, and former Deputy Mayor Themba Tinta, former Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba and the Municipality’s former Supply Chain Manager, Thembelani Sali.

All the accused have pleaded not guilty, and on Monday, the prosecution will lead its first oral evidence, as to the whole term, which will end on 10 June, has been set aside for this trial.

Issued by:

Luxolo Tyali

NPA Regional Spokesperson

Eastern Cape Division

Cell: 073 555 9292

Email: ltyali@npa.gov.za