Plato lashes out at Hawks over Ters claims
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MAYOR Dan Plato used his annual budget speech to lash out at the Hawks, saying the the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation seemed to be acting on false information provided to them about a case involving a DA councillor.
Table View councillor Nora Grose, 64, appeared in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court on charges of fraud and money laundering last week.
The Hawks said Grose, who handed herself over to the Hawks, allegedly facilitated the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (Ters) funding along with chairperson of an NGO called the South African Religious Civic Organisation (Sarco).
Van Dammeâs resignation points to party in crisis - analyst
By Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
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Cape Town - A political analyst says the sudden resignation of DA MP Phumzile van Damme is not good for the image of the party.
Van Damme resigned on Wednesday evening and said her decision to leave the party was done with a heavy heart. âI worked hard and made sure I excelled; and reflecting on my time as an MP I can unequivocally say that I am happy with my career and the mark that I leave behind through my contribution to South African politics,â she said.
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City accused of lying after DA councillor in court for Covid-19 relief fraud
21 May 2021 10:31 AM
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DA councillor Nora Grose made a brief appearance in the Atlantis Magistratesâ Court on charges of fraud and money laundering on Thursday.
Table View councillor Nora Grose handed herself over to the Hawks at the Atlantis SAPS Community Centre prior to her court appearance.
The 64-year-old is accused of laundering Covid-19 employee relief funds and food relief funds through a Table View church.
It s alleged that she colluded with Reuben Swartz, the chairperson of the SA Religious Civic Organisation (Sarco) to use Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (Ters) funds and City of Cape Town funds for personal gain.
A DA councillor has appeared in the Atlantis Magistrate s Court on fraud and money laundering charges.
Nora Grose from Table View, allegedly used
Temporary Employee Relief Scheme
funds for personal gain along with a religious organisation.
It allegedly involves R170 000 that was meant for food parcels.
A DA City of Cape Town councillor appeared in the Atlantis Magistrate s Court on fraud and money laundering charges on Thursday.
Nora Grose, from Table View, is accused of using Temporary Employee Relief Scheme funds for personal gain in collusion with Reuben Swartz, the chairperson of the South African Religious Civic Organisation.
The Hawks said the R170 000 allegedly involved was meant for food parcels that were supposed to be distributed in Atlantis. The money was reportedly funnelled to a church in Table View which has links to some City officials.