The National Prosecuting Authority is fighting to have the analysis of documents and electronic devices obtained through nine search and seizures in the R320 million Durban Solid Waste fraud and corruption case against eThekwini Municipality officials admitted as evidence in the trial.
Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and 21 others face several charges, including conspiracy to commit corruption, corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering.
The State alleges that Gumede, Mondli Mthembu (an executive councillor), Sipho Nzuza