Xolani Chamane had been at the meeting at which murdered councillor Mnqobi Molefe was threatened with death last year
Special Investigating Unit is also looking into ‘irregular’ R220m security tender at the Umgeni Water Board
The water minister wants to extend Amatola’s coverage area to include the whole Eastern Cape
Former board members wanting to be reinstated for a second time are challenging the water and sanitation minister
The former members have said that an interim board has been appointed illegally and without being vetted
The board’s members are preparing to go back to court to challenge their termination
Umgeni Water and Mhlathuze Water will be consolidated into a single water entity after lengthy negotiations
Mthokozisi Duze was twice cleared by the entity’s board before finally being suspended and charged
The battle for 35% of Umgeni Water dam contract has so far claimed three lives
Nearly 20 former and current staff and executives are understood to be facing action over procurement corruption at the water entity
New Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has already started moves to implement the court order and dissolve Sisulu’s interim board
The high court has ruled that the dissolution of the water entity’s board by Minister Lindiwe Sisulu was unfair and unprocedural
Nomalungelo Mkhize was appointed to the role only a year ago. Sandile Dube will step into her shoes in an acting capacity
New claims of irregular awards have surfaced over a R85-million a year contract
Umgeni Water has won the right for a more than 40% levy increase on private water supplier
The Special Investigating Unit is now assessing contracts linked to Sibonelo Shinga’s companies
Water and housing entities are likely to see political appointments reversed after the cabinet reshuffle
Thami Hlongwa seems to be in hiding after a blacklisted technology company scored millions from Umgeni Water and the owner was murdered
