He is among officials who allegedly colluded with politicians and service providers to unlawfully issue waste collection tenders worth over R200 million.
He has been granted R50,000 bail and is expected back in court next month after he was arrested earlier on Tuesday morning reported by the eThekwini municipality’s head of the integrity and investigations unit Mbuso Ngcobo.
Eyewitness News understands that Nzuza allegedly received a bribe, which was paid through his wife’s account by a businessman who is also charged in the matter. Senior state prosecutor Ashika Lucken said Nzuza, together with several officials and politicians, colluded with service providers and circumvented the city’s procurement procedures.
So far, 17 people and entities including Gumede have been arrested in connection with the matter. The accused are all expected in court next month.
