Out of sight, in the distant platteland, workers’ contributions did not reach their legal destination.
It’s not often that law enforcement steps in to deal with delinquent municipal officials. After all, South Africans have come to accept that anything goes at their local government offices: phones aren’t answered, paper isn’t available for printing customer statements, e-mails receive no replies, and electricity and water networks fall apart.
However, a recent arrest and further court action expected next week are part of an apparent crackdown against corruption in which municipal workers have been victims and their bosses the alleged culprits...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.
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