R33.0 billion
Total financial exposure
Arrested in 2015/2016 on fraud and corruption charges related to the Swifambo locomotive deal. Also charged with misrepresenting his academic qualifications — falsely claimed to hold a PhD in engineering. Criminal case ongoing as of knowledge cutoff.
Former Head of Engineering at PRASA. Played a central role in drafting the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender that resulted in the infamous "tall trains" scandal — locomotives that could not fit through South African rail tunnels. The specifications were found to be defective and possibly tailored to favour a specific manufacturer. Also found to have misrepresented his academic qualifications, falsely claiming a PhD. Arrested on criminal charges.
Pain points connected to Daniel Mthimkhulu's documented incidents
Head of Engineering
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
2010-01 – 2015-12(appointed)
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
Served under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
The technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.
Montana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.