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City of uMhlathuze mayor’s trial continues

City Mayor's trial continues at the Richards Bay Magistrate's Court

April 23, 2026
Conelia Harry Less than a minute
City Mayor Xolani Ngwezi PHOTO: uMhlathuze/FB

The State on Wednesday closed its case in the trial matter involving City of uMhlathuze Mayor Xolani Ngwezi at the Richards Bay Magistrate’s Court.

This after evidence was led for witnesses in the matter over a two-day period, and the case is set to continue (today Thursday…

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April 23, 2026
Conelia Harry Less than a minute

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Connie Harry

Connie has been a community journalist with the Zululand Observer for 18 years and has reported on, as well as been involved in, a number of local non-profit and societal activism campaigns. She uses her journalistic skill to report on crime, courts, community projects, human interest pieces and issues affecting the ordinary citizen to advocate for positive change in society.
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