R54.0 billion
Total financial exposure
Died in August 2023 before the criminal case against him could proceed to trial. Had been charged by the NPA alongside other former Transnet executives with fraud, corruption, and money laundering relating to the 1064 locomotive procurement. Previously dismissed from Transnet in 2010 under pre-Molefe management but reinstated and promoted — the Zondo Commission found his reinstatement and promotion were influenced by Gupta interests.
Former CEO of Transnet Freight Rail and subsequently Transnet Group CEO (2016-2020). Headed Transnet Freight Rail during the critical period of the 1064 locomotive procurement. Previously dismissed from Transnet in 2010 but reinstated — the Zondo Commission found this was influenced by Gupta interests. Charged by the NPA with fraud, corruption, and money laundering. Died in August 2023 before trial.
Pain points connected to Siyabonga Gama's documented incidents
Group CEO
Transnet SOC Ltd
2016-08 – 2020-05(appointed)
CEO, Transnet Freight Rail
Transnet SOC Ltd
2011-01 – 2016-07(appointed)
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Gama's reinstatement and promotion at Transnet were facilitated through Gupta-aligned political influence during the Zuma presidency.
Served under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.