Criminals use GSDM’s name to solicit bribes

According to Ms Bongi ka Dube, spokesman of GSDM, the district distances itself from such activity and requests the public to avoid falling prey to the attempts being made.

May 20, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

The Gert Sibande District Municipality alerts the community about fraudulent activities. (Archive photo: Wayne van der Walt, Highvelder, editor)

Criminals have created and used names of officials from the Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM) to solicit bribes from service providers for certain projects advertised by the district.

GSDM sent out a scam alert on 18 May and stated they have learnt with disappointment of fraudulent activities which was brought to the district municipality’s attention.

According to Ms Bongi ka Dube, spokesman of GSDM, the district distances itself from such activity and requests the public to avoid falling prey to the attempts being made.

“All procurement activities of the institution are conducted in line with all Supply Chain Management Regulations,” Ms Ka Dube said.

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May 20, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.