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<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">How to report corruption, fraud or abuse of office</h2></span><span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>You can <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Report/Lodge-a-formal-complaint/Lodge-a-complaint">lodge a complaint</a> if you do not feel like your request was dealt with satisfactorily.</p></div></div></span> <p>The City of Cape Town has a dedicated anti-corruption hotline that all residents are encouraged to use if they know of, or experience, any City officials who are abusing the power of their position.</p><p>Corruption includes any number of illegal activities, including:</p><ul><li>fraud</li><li>fuel theft</li><li>misuse of funds</li><li>nepotism (favouring relatives or friends, by giving them jobs, etc.) </li></ul><p>If you know of instances of abuse or corruption, then you can report it to us.</p><h4>Anti-corruption hotline</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>0800 32 31 30</a> (toll-free 24/7)</em></p><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 487 2742</a> (07:30 - 16:00)<em><br><br> Email: <br><a href="mailto:fraud.hotline@capetown.gov.za">fraud.hotline@capetown.gov.za</a> / <a href="mailto:CCT@thehotline.co.za">CCT@thehotline.co.za</a> </em></em></p><p> <em>Fax:<br><a>0800 200 796</a></em></p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>Please include in your report:</b></p><ul><li>as much detail of the incident as possible</li><li>the individuals and officials involved in the incident</li><li>the time and date when the incident occurred</li></ul></div></div></span>

The City encourages all residents to report corruption or abuse of office by City officials.

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