# More than 90 lawyers and debt collectors are allegedly owed over 500-million-rand by the City of Johannesburg. Allegations suggest officials are receiving kickbacks from debtors, bypassing city accounts. The affected service providers, who have not been paid since August, say the metro’s decision to recall accounts threatens their businesses. The metro’s spokesperson, Kgamanyane Maphologela, denied corruption claims to Sunday World, stating that outstanding claims are under review and payments will be processed accordingly.
City of Joburg owes R500-million to lawyers and debt collectors