Pretoria – Former Public Enterprises Minister Dr. Malusi Gigaba has handed himself over to the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) in Lynnwood, Pretoria East, this morning.
SABC News reported that Gigaba arrived at the IDAC offices shortly after 8 am on Friday. His surrender is linked to charges laid by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, concerning alleged corruption and state capture involving Transnet.
Gigaba's handover represents a significant development in the NPA's ongoing efforts to prosecute individuals implicated in large-scale corruption at state-owned entities during the state capture era.
The Transnet investigation focuses on irregular procurement contracts worth billions of rand, including the controversial R54 billion locomotive deal awarded during Gigaba's tenure as Public Enterprises Minister between 2010 and 2014. This deal has been under intense scrutiny for years, with allegations of widespread corruption and inflated prices.
Several former Transnet executives, including ex-Transnet group CEO Brian Molefe and former CFO Anoj Singh, have already appeared in court facing fraud and corruption charges related to the same investigation. Their cases are ongoing, and their testimonies have shed light on the extent of the alleged corruption within the state-owned entity.
Gigaba has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has previously dismissed allegations linking him to the Gupta family's business network as politically motivated. He has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation and has claimed that the charges against him are politically motivated.
The NPA has not yet confirmed the specific charges Gigaba faces, but more details are expected to emerge when he appears in court later today. The nation awaits further details as the case unfolds, with many hoping that this marks a turning point in the fight against corruption in South Africa. The proceedings are expected to be closely watched, and the outcome could have significant implications for other individuals implicated in state capture.
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