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.
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Gigaba in court over corruption charges
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has formally added Gigaba as the fifth accused in a corruption case involving former Transnet executives. He appeared at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, after receiving a summons earlier this month, to which he voluntarily complied. His matter has now been joined with that of the other accused.
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.
Gigaba’s court appearance stems from allegations dating back to the period between November 2010 and May 2014, when the purported offences are said to have taken place during his time as Minister of Public Enterprises (DPE).
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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.
According to the State, during his tenure as Minister of Public Enterprises, Gigaba allegedly received multiple undisclosed cash payments from members of the Gupta family. These payments are believed to have been corrupt in nature and were not benefits he was legally entitled to accept.
All the accused have been issued with an updated charge sheet. The case was postponed to 30 January 2026 for the disclosure of the docket, the provision of an indictment, and the scheduling of a date for the matter to be transferred to the high court.
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