Director / OwnerUnknown

Person of Interest

Auswell Mashaba

R33.0 billion

value of cases implicated in

Arrested by the Hawks in December 2020 on charges of fraud and corruption related to the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract. Criminal case ongoing. Company ordered by the High Court to repay R2.6 billion to PRASA.

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The Record

Businessman with no prior experience in rail or locomotive procurement. Through his company Swifambo Rail Leasing — a shell company registered shortly before the tender — was awarded a R3.5 billion contract to supply 70 Afro 4000 locomotives to PRASA. The locomotives were too tall for South African rail tunnels. Only 13 of 70 were delivered, and those were largely unusable. Contract declared unlawful by the High Court in 2018. Arrested by Hawks in 2020.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Career Timeline

Status: Unknown

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 1 case(s) Auswell Mashaba is implicated in.

Broken RoadsWhy the roads are broken Unsafe StreetsWhy you don't feel safe Sick HospitalsWhy hospitals can't help you Weak RandWhy your money buys less Failed SchoolsWhy education is failing No TrainsWhy public transport is broken Empty PromisesWhy no one goes to jail

Career Timeline

2011Director / OwnerSwifambo Rail Leasing (Pty) Ltd2011-01 – 2018-12appointed

Network

01Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

02Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

03Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

04Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

05Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

06Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

07Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

08Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

09Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

10Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

11Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

12Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

13Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

14Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

15Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

16Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

17Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

18Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

19Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

20Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

21Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

22Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

23Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

24Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

25Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

26Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

27Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

28Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

29Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

30Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

31Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

32Daniel Mthimkhulubusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

33Lucky MontanabeneficiaryresignedSwifambo, owned by Mashaba, was awarded the R3.5 billion PRASA locomotive contract during Montana's tenure. The Public Protector found Montana exercised undue influence over procurement.

Implicated In

Cases where Auswell Mashaba is documented as perpetrator, enabler, beneficiary, orchestrator, political protector, accused, or convicted.

01PRASA Systematic Looting: The Collapse of South Africa's Passenger RailAlleged Beneficiary2015transport corruptionR33.0 billionNotedOwner of Swifambo Rail Leasing — a shell company with no rail experience. Awarded the R3.5 billion locomotive contract. Arrested by Hawks in December 2020 on fraud and corruption charges.

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