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Person of Interest

Brian Molefe

R1.4 trillion

value of cases implicated in

Charged alongside Anoj Singh and other former Transnet executives with fraud, corruption, and money laundering in September 2022. Zondo Commission found he "made himself complicit in knowingly assisting the Guptas" at Eskom, specifically the R659M prepayment to Tegeta and the R1.68B guarantee. Phone records showed he was in the vicinity of the Gupta Saxonwold compound on multiple occasions. Criminal case ongoing.

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The Record

Former CEO of Transnet (2011-2015) and Eskom (2015-2016). The Zondo Commission found Molefe was a central enabler of Gupta state capture at both SOEs. At Transnet, he facilitated the R54 billion locomotive deal that generated R5.3 billion in Gupta kickbacks. At Eskom, he co-authorised the R659M prepayment to Tegeta and the R1.68B guarantee — using state funds to finance the Gupta acquisition of Optimum Coal Mine. Phone records placed him near the Gupta Saxonwold compound 44 times during his Eskom tenure. Arrested September 2022; criminal case ongoing.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Career Timeline

Period · 2008–2023

Party: ANC · Status: Unknown

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 8 case(s) Brian Molefe is implicated in.

DarknessWhy your lights go off 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

2017Member of ParliamentParliament of South Africa2017-02 – 2017-05appointed

2015CEOEskom Holdings SOC Ltd2015-04 – 2016-11appointed

2015Group CEOEskom Holdings SOC Ltd2015-04 – 2016-11appointed

2011CEOTransnet SOC Ltd2011-02 – 2015-03appointed

2011Group CEOTransnet SOC Ltd2011-02 – 2015-03appointed

Network

01Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

02Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

03Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

04Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

05Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

06Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

07Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

08Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

09Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

10Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

11Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta-linked contracts at both Transnet and Eskom. Phone records showed extensive contact with Gupta compound.

12Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

13Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

14Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

15Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

16Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

17Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

18Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

19Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

20Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

21Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

22Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

23Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed by Zuma-aligned boards to lead both Transnet and Eskom during the state capture period.

24Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

25Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

26Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

27Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

28Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

29Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

30Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

31Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

32Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

33Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

34Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

35Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

36Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

37Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

38Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

39Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

40Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

41Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

42Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

43Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

44Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

45Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

46Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta-linked contracts at both Transnet and Eskom. Phone records showed extensive contact with Gupta compound.

47Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

48Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed by Zuma-aligned boards to lead both Transnet and Eskom during the state capture period.

49Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

50Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

51Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

52Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

53Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

54Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

55Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

56Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

57Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

58Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownFollowed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom, replicating the same patterns of Gupta-linked advisory appointments at both SOEs.

59Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

60Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta-linked contracts at both Transnet and Eskom. Phone records showed extensive contact with Gupta compound.

61Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

62Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

63Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zumapolitical patronconvictedAppointed Molefe to Transnet and Eskom CEO positions during state capture period.

64Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

65Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledPhone records showed Molefe near the Gupta Saxonwold compound on 44 occasions during his Eskom tenure. Facilitated Gupta coal contracts and the Tegeta acquisition of Optimum.

66Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

67Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

68Anoj Singhbusiness partnerunknownSingh followed Molefe from Transnet to Eskom. Both replicated the same Gupta-linked advisory and procurement corruption patterns at both SOEs.

69Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

70Malusi Knowledge Gigabapolitical patronresignedGigaba approved Molefe's appointment as Transnet CEO, enabling the locomotive deal corruption.

71Siyabonga Gamabusiness partnerdeceasedServed under Molefe at Transnet Freight Rail before succeeding him as Group CEO. Both were key enablers of the locomotive procurement corruption.

72Matshela Kokobusiness partnerresignedKoko served as Eskom Head of Generation under Molefe. Together with Singh, they co-authored the R659M prepayment submission for Tegeta.

Implicated In

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

01The Eskom Energy Crisis: From Load Shedding to Load CollapseAlleged Enabler2008energy crisisR500.0 billionNotedAs Eskom CEO (2015-2016), facilitated Gupta coal contracts and deferred critical maintenance.

02Gupta State Capture: The Systematic Capture of South AfricaAlleged Enabler2016state captureR500.0 billionAdmittedAppointed CEO of Transnet and Eskom. Facilitated Gupta-linked contracts at both institutions.

03Eskom Debt Relief: R254 Billion Taxpayer Bailout of Corruption-Accumulated DebtAlleged Perpetrator2023energy crisisR254 billionClearedFormer Eskom CEO whose tenure saw peak Gupta coal contract corruption that inflated the debt.

04Malusi Gigaba: State Capture Gatekeeper Across Three MinistriesAlleged Perpetrator2010state captureR100+ billion (aggregate SOE capture under Gigaba-appointed boards)NotedAppointed Transnet CEO under Gigaba. Facilitated R5.3B in Gupta kickbacks from the locomotive deal. Later became Eskom CEO.

05Transnet 1064 Locomotive Procurement: The R54 Billion HeistAlleged Enabler2015transport corruptionR54.0 billionAdmittedAs Transnet Group CEO (2011-2015), bore direct responsibility for the irregular procurement process and the appointment of Gupta-linked advisors. Phone records showed frequent contact with the Gupta compound. Facilitated the price inflation from R38B to R54B.

06Mpumalanga Coal Mafia: R10 Billion in Eskom Supply Contract CaptureAlleged Enabler2008energy crisisR10 billionNotedEskom CEO who facilitated Tegeta coal contracts and the Optimum Mine acquisition.

07Eskom-Gupta Brakfontein Coal Contract: R3.7B Declared UnlawfulAlleged Enabler2015soe lootingR3.7 billionAdmittedEskom CEO during the Brakfontein contract period. Oversaw coal procurement that was captured for Gupta interests.

08Eskom R659M Prepayment to Tegeta: State Funds Used to Finance Gupta Mine AcquisitionAlleged Perpetrator2016state captureR2.34 billion (R659M prepayment + R1.68B guarantee)NotedEskom CEO who co-signed the R659M prepayment to Tegeta. Zondo found he "made himself complicit in knowingly assisting the Guptas."

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