News24 | Mcebisi Ndletyana | From drains to bloodshed: When Gqeberha fell victim to extortionists

Extortions are not new. They've happened with the involvement of politicians, writes Mcebisi Ndletyana. He reflects on a case six years ago when two politicians, with the use of the underworld, blackmailed fellow councillors and officials into releasing municipal funds under false pretences.