NPA says currently no need to merge corruption cases against former Transnet execs
Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, and Anoj Singh are facing two separate cases connected to an alleged corrupt locomotive procurement deal.
Former Transnet executives (from left to right), Anoj Singh, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama and Thamsanqa Jiyane appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 30 June 2025 on corruption, fraud and money laundering charges. Picture: Alpha Ramushwana/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said there is currently no need to merge corruption cases against former Transnet executives.
Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, and Anoj Singh are facing two separate cases connected to an alleged corrupt locomotive procurement deal.
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The group appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Monday, alongside Transnet's former chief engineer, facing charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
In the latest case, they’re accused of unlawfully diverting R93 million to a company linked to the controversial Gupta family.
Molefe, Gama, and Singh are due to go on trial in February 2026 in a separate case involving fraud and corruption worth almost R400 million.
Although both cases relate to the procurement of locomotives, they are being pursued independently, as they involve different contracts.
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson Henry Mamothame said, despite the connection between the cases, they cannot be merged.
“We are dealing with very complex matters. These are matters that emanate from state capture. In our approach as IDAC, we investigate the whole information that was provided in the State Capture Commission. That’s why we have staggered our approach against the accused persons.
“This case also emanates from the acquisition of the 1,064 locomotives, stemming from the previous case, but the facts are different. In this matter, we have three contracts from the first case.”
The former Transnet executives will return to court on 6 October.