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Former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba

Malusi Gigaba charged over Transnet’s multibillion-rand corruption scandal

Gigaba appeared in court alongside four former Transnet executives, with prosecutors alleging he accepted undisclosed cash from the Gupta family while tender processes were…

Former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba.(Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Gupta kickbacks: Zondo recommends investigations into Gigaba, Molefe, Gama and Singh

The Zondo commission’s second report deals with the capture of Transnet through the Gupta racketeering enterprise

It never happened, Gama says as he too is implicated in receiving bags of Gupta cash

The former Transnet chief executive tells the Zondo commission the events described in crisp detail by his former driver were fiction

Thomas was informed of the company’s intention to suspend him on October 25. (Screenshot)

Transnet suspends another executive

The state-owned entity is continuing to clean out its executive leadership

Transnet suspends two senior executives over controversial tender (Photo Archive)

Transnet suspends two senior executives over controversial tender

​Transnet’s board has suspended two senior executives — Thamsanqa Jiyane and Lindiwe Mdletshe

External auditors gave Transnet a qualified audit, after irregular expenditure rose to R8.1-billion. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Transnet records growth in profits despite axe hanging over CEO’s head

Siyabonga Gama delivered the results with an axe hanging over his head as he has been served with a letter of precautionary suspension

“That was just a beginning — the list is long. Some people have left the company, but we will be pursuing them and possibly lay charges if it is found that there was criminal intent,” said Popo Molefe. (Gallo)

More suspensions looming at Transnet – Popo Molefe

This week, three Transnet executives, including CEO Siyabonga Gama, were served with suspension notices

Nomgcobo Jiba (above) and Lawrence Mrwebi were fired by the president following an inquiry outcome. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

​Transnet CEO Gama, two other officials suspended

The three have until the close of business day on August 20, to provide written submissions on why they should not be suspended