Event Brief
Scopa grills Joburg leaders over JDA boss arrest
Filed: Jun 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Scopa questioned Johannesburg leaders about the City’s response to the arrest of JDA CEO Themba Mathibe after R321,000 cash was found.
WHO: Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) chairperson Songezo Zibi; Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero; Deputy Mayor Loyiso Masuku; City Manager Floyd Brink
WHAT: Scopa interrogated Johannesburg leaders about their handling of the arrest of JDA CEO Themba Mathibe after R321,000 cash was found at his home.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM ET
WHERE: Johannesburg, South Africa
WHY: Mathibe was arrested in a corruption investigation after R321,000 in cash was found at his home during a January search-and-seizure operation.
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