Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk will ‘reveal the truth’ during fraud trial
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Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Faces Fraud TrialGary van Niekerk’s trial for alleged cyberfraud involving R550,000 starts May 18, 2026, amid corruption claims.
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- The court dismissed Van Niekerk’s request to withdraw fraud charges, scheduling the trial for May 2026.
- He intends to expose corruption by cross-examining State witnesses during the upcoming proceedings.
- Van Niekerk faces charges related to a legal bill exceeding R550,000, allegedly incurred fraudulently in 2022.
- Despite being convicted of contempt of court and political disputes, he remains Deputy Mayor.
I would love for this trial to get under way, so that the public can hear why is it that there are so many potholes? Why is it that our lights are not working? Why is the city dirty? Why are they not receiving services? "It is because of officials that are protecting one another. There is collusion happening, and I am the one trying to stop that collusion. The very person accused of corruption is actually the whistleblower."— Gary van Niekerk spoke after his court appearance, addressing the issues in the city and his role as a whistleblower.
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