Nhlanhla Mabaso26 August 2024 | 5:42

5 suspected ‘construction mafia’ members to make first court appearance in KZN

The group, aged between 28 and 44 years old, was nabbed on Sunday and is expected to make the appearance at the Camperdown Magistrates Court on Monday.

5 suspected ‘construction mafia’ members to make first court appearance in KZN

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DURBAN - Five suspected members of the so-called construction mafia are expected to make their first court appearance in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.

The group was nabbed on Sunday.

For years, construction syndicates have been hijacking government projects, demanding protection fees.

Police's Robert Netshiunda said: "The five suspects, aged between 28 and 44 years old, will appear in the Camperdown Magistrates Court on Monday, 26 August 2024."