Permit residence for 2 000 USD ?

Dear Community

one of my business collegue told me that Durban provide and issue permit residence for South Africa (Durban) for an amount round about 2000 USD. Is that correct/true?

For now it isnt possible to invest 5 million Rand for business / permit visa
Is there any other opportunity to get business visa without marriage  and/or paying 5 million rand?
I am an german passport holder


Thanks in advance

John

It's likely true but still illegal