Ex-Minister Malusi Gigaba Makes Court Appearance on Corruption Allegations

• Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court
• Gigaba is facing a corruption charge linked to a controversial locomotive deal from his time in office
• The Transnet investigation focuses on irregular contracts and payments worth billions of rand that were allegedly awarded unlawfully

ANC MP and former minister Malusi Gigaba is set to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, facing a corruption charge linked to a controversial locomotive deal during his tenure.

Gigaba in court over corruption charges

Gigaba shared a media statement on social media confirming that he will be appearing in court. He said that he had not received the docket, disclosure of material, or any details surrounding the factual and legal basis of the allegations.

He said that he maintains his innocence and will address the allegations against him through the court process. Gigaba stated that today's procedures are procedural.

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Irregular contracts and payments

The Transnet corruption case involves allegedly improper contracts and payments worth billions of rand. Several former Transnet executives, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh, and Garry Pita, along with former treasurer Phetolo Ramosebudi, have already appeared in court over a contentious R93 million locomotive tender.

Others facing charges include Regiments Capital directors Niven Pillay and Litha Nyhonyha, Regiments shareholder Eric Wood, Trillian director Daniel Roy, and Kuben Moodley of Albatime. The accused face allegations of fraud, corruption, and money laundering, linked to a 2012 locomotive transaction advisory tender awarded to a consortium led by McKinsey.

This is a developing story.

Source: Briefly News