Former Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba says she cannot wait to clear her name in the corruption case related to the monies defrauded during the memorial service events of late former president Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela funeral graft: Gomba, other officials back in court
Several officials, including Sindiswa Gomba were arrested for allegedly siphoning off R6 million of funds meant for the Nelson Mandela funeral
The Eastern Cape’s former Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba along with 14 other people are expected to make a return to the East London Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 11 May 2021, for fraud and corruption charges to the tune of R10 million, meant for the funeral of former president Nelson Mandela.
Gomba, National Council of Provinces (NCOP) member Zukiswa Ncita, African National Congress (ANC) regional chairperson Phumlani Mkolo, former Buffalo City speaker Luleka Simon Ndzele, are among the suspects.
Nelson Mandela: Funeral corruption accused now back in court
Former Eastern Cape Health MEC, Sindiswa Gomba, appeared in court for corruption and fraud related to Nelson Mandela s funeral.
Nelson Mandela Funeral Corruption: Former Eastern Cape Health MEC, Sindiswa Gomba, and eleven others appeared briefly at the East London Regional Court facing charges of corruption, money laundering, fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act this week.
Gomba, Phumlani Mkolo, Zukiswa Veronica Ncitha, Themba Tinta, Luleka Simon-Ndzele, Tembelani Prideaux Sali, Ondela Vatile Mahlangu, Viwe Vazi, Zintle Nkuhlu (a trustee of the Lilly Rose Trust), Nosiphiwo Mati, Dean William Fanoe and Nqaba Ludidi all had their bail extended during the court appearance.
Former Eastern Cape health MEC Sindiswa Gomba has lambasted delays in the Nelson Mandela funeral corruption case saying it is justice delayed.
Gomba and 11 other accused appeared before the East London Regional Court on Tuesday on charges of corruption, money laundering, fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act.
The matter was remanded to July 28, which Gomba views as further delays because she wants a chance to take the witness stand and clear her name.
Gomba, Phumlani Mkolo, Zukiswa Veronica Ncitha, Themba Tinta, Luleka Simon-Ndzele, Tembelani Prideaux Sali, Ondela Vatile Mahlangu, Viwe Vazi, Zintle Nkuhlu (a trustee of the Lilly Rose Trust), Nosiphiwo Mati, Dean William Fanoe and Nqaba Ludidi had their bail extended.
Mandela funeral fraud : I am not worried - says axed health MEC Sindiswa Gomba outside court
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Sponsored by 5th March 2021 I m not worried at all about this case because I know the truth. There is nothing that is going to be found against my name.