Edwin Sodi

R25.0 billion

value of cases implicated in

Co-accused in the Free State asbestos trial alongside Magashule. Trial postponed to January-June 2026 in Bloemfontein High Court.

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The Record

Controversial businessman and owner of Blackhead Consulting. Co-accused with Ace Magashule in the R255 million Free State asbestos eradication fraud. The joint venture between Blackhead Consulting and Diamond Hill Trading was paid R255 million for removing asbestos roofing from 300,000 houses — work that was never done.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Status: Unknown

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 2 case(s) Edwin Sodi 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 Empty PromisesWhy no one goes to jail

Network

01Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

02Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

03Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

04Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

05Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

06Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

07Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

08Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

09Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

10Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

11Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

12Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

13Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

14Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

15Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

16Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

17Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

18Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

19Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

20Ignatius "Igo" Mpambanibusiness partnerdeceasedJoint venture partner on the R255M Free State asbestos contract via Diamond Hill Trading and Blackhead Consulting

21Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

22Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulebusiness partnerunknownCo-accused in R255M asbestos fraud

Implicated In

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

01Free State Provincial Capture: R25B+ in Irregular Expenditure Under Magashule (2009-2018)Alleged Perpetrator2014state captureR25 billion+AdmittedDirector of Blackhead Consulting. Received multiple contracts from Free State departments including the R255M asbestos contract. Co-accused in the Magashule trial.

02Free State Asbestos: R255M for Work Never DoneAlleged Perpetrator2014tender fraudR255 millionAdmittedOwner of Blackhead Consulting that received R255M for work never done.

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Free State Provincial Capture: R25B+ in Irregular Expenditure Under Magashule (2009-2018)

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