ANCMEC for AgricultureUnknown

Person of Interest

Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane

R28.0 billion

value of cases implicated in

The Zondo Commission found that Zwane facilitated the Estina dairy project as MEC for Agriculture and later, as Minister of Mineral Resources, attempted to facilitate the Gupta purchase of Optimum Coal Mine from Glencore. No criminal charges filed as of last reports.

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The Record

Former Free State MEC for Agriculture and Minister of Mineral Resources. Facilitated the Estina dairy farm project that channelled R84 million to Gupta accounts. As Mineral Resources Minister, attempted to facilitate the Gupta purchase of Optimum Coal Mine.

The Evidence

Cases documented

Career Timeline

Period · 2010–2016

Party: ANC · Status: Unknown

How This Person Hurts You

Pain points driven by the 5 case(s) Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane 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 Empty PromisesWhy no one goes to jail

Career Timeline

2015Minister of Mineral ResourcesDepartment of Mineral Resources2015-09 – 2018-02appointed

2009MEC for AgricultureFree State Department of Agriculture2009-05 – 2015-05appointed

Network

01Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

02Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

03Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

04Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

05Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

06Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

07Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

08Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

09Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

10Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

11Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

12Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

13Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

14Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

15Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

16Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

17Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

18Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

19Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

20Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

21Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

22Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

23Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

24Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

25Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

26Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

27Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

28Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

29Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

30Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownZwane served as MEC for Agriculture under Magashule and facilitated the Estina dairy project. Magashule later supported Zwane's appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by Zuma.

31Atul Kumar Guptabusiness partnerfledFacilitated Gupta interests both as Free State MEC (Estina dairy) and as Minister of Mineral Resources (Optimum Coal Mine).

32Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

33Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashulepolitical patronunknownServed under Magashule as MEC in the Free State. Both facilitated the Gupta state capture network in the province.

Implicated In

Cases where Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane 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 Enabler2014state captureR25 billion+AdmittedMEC for Agriculture (2009-2015) who facilitated the Estina dairy farm project. Later promoted to Minister of Mineral Resources where he facilitated Gupta mining interests.

02Eskom R659M Prepayment to Tegeta: State Funds Used to Finance Gupta Mine AcquisitionAlleged Enabler2016state captureR2.34 billion (R659M prepayment + R1.68B guarantee)NotedAs DMR Minister, created the regulatory pressure on Glencore that made the Optimum sale to Tegeta possible.

03Zwane / DMR Capture: Optimum Coal Mine Facilitation & Mining Charter ManipulationAlleged Perpetrator2015state captureR2.17 billionNotedDMR Minister (2015-2018). Gupta proxy minister. Facilitated Optimum Coal Mine acquisition via Switzerland trip and ministerial pressure. Manipulated Mining Charter for Gupta benefit. Zondo Commission found him complicit in state capture.

04Free State R1bn Housing Programme: R631m Paid in Advance, No Houses Built — Zondo Finds a "Dismal Failure"Accused2010tender fraudR631 million (disbursed 2010–11; Zondo Commission evidence)NotedMEC; Zondo referral for investigation

05Estina/Vrede Dairy Farm: R220 Million Free State Gupta LootingAlleged Enabler2013tender fraudR220 millionAdmittedAs Free State MEC for Agriculture, Zwane facilitated the Estina dairy farm project and championed the partnership with the Gupta-linked entity. He was later rewarded with appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources by President Zuma, where he attempted to facilitate the Gupta purchase of Optimum Coal Mine.

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

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