NPA summons Malusi Gigaba to court over alleged Transnet corruption scandal

Mapaballo Borotho

Dr Malusi Gigaba has been ordered by the NPA to appear in court over alleged corruption at Transnet.
He says he is unaware of the charges but expressed full confidence in the justice system.
The case forms part of a broader investigation involving billions in irregular Transnet contracts.

Member of Parliament Dr Malusi Gigaba was on Friday morning summoned to appear in court in relation to corruption allegations.

In a short media statement, Gigaba declared that he is not yet aware what are the charges levelled against him.

“I have been summoned to appear in court this morning. I do not know what the charges are yet, but I’ll let you know after receiving the charge sheet. Let me declare that I have full confidence in our courts they are the forum where facts, not fiction, will finally prevail. My confidence is built on irrefutable evidence and a commitment to full transparency,” he said.

The court order letter clarifies that the former Minister will be formally charged in connection with ongoing proceedings related to procurement activities at Transnet SOC Ltd.

I have been summoned to appear in court this morning. I do not know what the charges are yet, but I’ll let you know after receiving the charge sheet. Let me declare that I have full confidence in our courts – they are the forum where facts, not fiction, will finally prevail. My… pic.twitter.com/0hxLUEichz

— Dr Malusi Gigaba (@drmalusigigaba) November 7, 2025

The investigation centers around irregular contracts at Transnet and payments worth billions that were unlawfully awarded.

Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh, Garry Pita, and former treasurer Phetolo Ramosebudi linked to a dodgy R93 million locomotive tender have already made their court appearance.

Others who have been charged include Regiments Capital directors Niven Pillay and Litha Nyhonyha, Regiments shareholder Eric Wood, Trillian director Daniel Roy, and Albatime owner Kuben Moodley.

Their charges, which include fraud, corruption, and money laundering, stem from the locomotive transaction advisory tender awarded to the McKinsey-led consortium in 2012.