R47.0 billion
Total financial exposure
As Defence Minister, Modise was the political champion of the Arms Deal. He pushed for the acquisition against Treasury concerns about affordability. Multiple sources allege he received personal benefits from contractors, including a share in Conlog (linked to Thomson-CSF). He died in November 2001 before any prosecution could be brought.
Minister of Defence from 1994 to 1999 and the primary political driver of the Arms Deal. A liberation struggle veteran and former MK commander, Modise reportedly had financial interests linked to several Arms Deal beneficiaries. He died in November 2001 before any formal accountability process could reach him.
Pain points connected to Johannes "Joe" Modise's documented incidents
Minister of Defence
Department of Defence and Military Veterans
1994-05 – 1999-06(appointed)
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million from BAE Systems.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Fana Hlongwane served as Special Advisor to Defence Minister Modise and subsequently received over R200 million in payments from BAE Systems.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Chippy Shaik served as Chief of Acquisitions under Modise's ministry.
Served under Defence Minister Joe Modise as Chief of Acquisitions.