Head of EngineeringUnknown

Person of Interest

Daniel Mthimkhulu

R33.0 billion

value of cases implicated in

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.

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The Record

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.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Career Timeline

Status: Unknown

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 1 case(s) Daniel Mthimkhulu 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

2010Head of EngineeringPassenger Rail Agency of South Africa2010-01 – 2015-12appointed

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01Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

02Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

03Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

04Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

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

06Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

07Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

08Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

09Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

10Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

11Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

12Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

13Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

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

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

16Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

17Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

18Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

19Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

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

21Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

22Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

23Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

24Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

25Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

26Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

27Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

28Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

29Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

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

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

32Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

33Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

34Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

35Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

36Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

37Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

38Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

39Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe technical specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have been tailored to favour Vossloh Espana, the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted.

40Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

41Auswell Mashababusiness partnerunknownThe specifications drafted by Mthimkhulu were alleged to have favoured the manufacturer that Mashaba's Swifambo subcontracted (Vossloh Espana).

42Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedMontana appointed and directed Mthimkhulu as Head of Engineering. Mthimkhulu drafted the specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's leadership.

43Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed under Montana as Head of Engineering at PRASA. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender under Montana's direction.

44Lucky Montanapolitical patronresignedServed 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 Daniel Mthimkhulu is documented as perpetrator, enabler, beneficiary, orchestrator, political protector, accused, or convicted.

01PRASA Systematic Looting: The Collapse of South Africa's Passenger RailAlleged Enabler2015transport corruptionR33.0 billionNotedPRASA Head of Engineering. Drafted the technical specifications for the Swifambo locomotive tender that resulted in the "tall trains" scandal. Specifications were defective and possibly tailored. Also misrepresented his qualifications (falsely claimed PhD). Arrested on criminal charges.

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