ANCGroup CEOResigned

Person of Interest

Lucky Montana

R33.0 billion

value of cases implicated in

Resigned as PRASA Group CEO in July 2015, shortly before the Public Protector's "Derailed" report was released. Testified before the Zondo Commission in 2021, denying wrongdoing. SIU and criminal investigations ongoing. Has not been criminally charged as of knowledge cutoff.

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The Record

Former Group CEO of PRASA (2010-2015). The Public Protector's "Derailed" report found he exercised undue influence over procurement decisions that led to billions in irregular contracts, including the R3.5 billion Swifambo "tall trains" locomotive deal and the R5.6 billion Siyangena security contracts. Under his leadership, PRASA's procurement systems were systematically subverted. Resigned before the report was published. Denied wrongdoing before the Zondo Commission.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Career Timeline

Period · 2010–2026

Party: ANC · Status: Resigned

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 3 case(s) Lucky Montana 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

2010Group CEOPassenger Rail Agency of South Africa2010-01 – 2015-07appointed

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01Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

02Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

03Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

04Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

05Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

06Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

07Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

08Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

09Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

10Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

11Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

12Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

13Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

14Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

15Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

16Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

17Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

18Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

19Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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 Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

21Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

22Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

23Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

24Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

25Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

26Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

27Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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 Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

29Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

30Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

31Auswell MashababeneficiaryunknownSwifambo, 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.

32Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

33Daniel Mthimkhulupolitical patronunknownServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

Implicated In

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

01PRASA Systematic Looting: The Collapse of South Africa's Passenger RailAlleged Perpetrator2015transport corruptionR33.0 billionNotedPRASA Group CEO (2010-2015). The Public Protector found he exercised undue influence over procurement. Central figure in the Swifambo and Siyangena irregular contracts. Resigned July 2015 before the "Derailed" report was published.

02PRASA Montana Era: R4.5B+ in Dodgy Contracts, Ghost Employees, and Tax FraudAlleged Perpetrator2010soe lootingR4.5 billion+NotedPRASA CEO (2008-2015) linked to R4.5B+ in dodgy contracts. Personal tax debt of R55.1M (under-declared income during PRASA years). Resigned as MK Party MP in December 2025. No criminal charges.

03PRASA "Tall Trains" Fallout: SARS Links Montana to R30m From Locomotive ContractorAccused2026transport corruptionR30 million+ (SARS-traced)NotedFormer PRASA CEO linked by a SARS audit to R30m+ from the "tall trains" contractor

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