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The punishment doesn’t really fit the crime on this one. Zandile Gumede may be on “special leave”, but her salary payments won’t be taking a break.

Embattled eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede begins 30 days of “special leave” on Monday, as mandated by the ANC’s Provincial Executive Committee Meeting this weekend. The members have claimed this will allow them time to decide what happens next with the official, who is facing a slew of corruption charges.

However, it seems that Gumede will be sitting in the naughty corner at the taxpayer’s expense. The conditions of her absence mean that she will still receive a full salary for effectively doing nothing over the next month.

How much money does Zandile Gumede earn?

As a municipal mayor, her yearly salary works out to be R1.35 million – which is roughly the same as what Julius Malema makes as the leader of a “minority party” in Parliament – it’s good wo
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eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede will be appearing in the regional commercial crimes court in Durban on Tuesday, in what is expected to become one of the most high-profile corruption cases in recent years.

Gumede is expected to be handing herself over to the Hawks, following which she will be appearing in court on a string of corruption-related charges.

City Press understands that Gumede (58) will be appearing alongside senior municipal councillor Mondli Mthembu on charges including money laundering, corruption and racketeering.

“She will then apply for bail which the state is not intending to oppose,” said a senior law enforcement official privy to the details.

Another senior law enforcement official told City Press this evening: “It is finally happening. I am told that they are bringing a big team of heavy-hitting lawyers. It had all been planned to happen quietly without the knowledge of the media.”

City Press has learnt t
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