Former Transnet Group Capital executive charged for corruption released on bail

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Former Transnet Group Capital (TGC) Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Msagala on R60 000 bail following his first appearance on charges of fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering.

The case follows investigations conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into irregularities of five contracts worth over R160 million awarded to IGS Consulting Engineering firm by TGC between May to August 2015.

According to NPA Gauteng spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane, these[contracts] were for the maintenance and upgrading of the high pressured pipe infrastructure that transported different fuel products from Durban to Gauteng under its project called New Multi Product Pipeline (NMPP). 

“The state alleges that Msagala unduly benefited from IGS kickbacks worth over R26 million that he allegedly used to purchase various properties and vehicles.

“Msagala is charged together with two individuals and the entity, IGS. The individuals are yet to appear in court as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is still tracing their whereabouts,” Mjonondwane explained.

The case was postponed to November 19, for DPCI to trace the outstanding suspects.

Meanwhile, two former Clover South Africa employees were sentenced to two life sentences each, plus an additional six years, by the Johannesburg high court for the murders of security officials.

Mohale Cleta Shokane, 34, and Vusimuzi Makula Duuba, 38, were found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, malicious damage to property, and murder of Terence Tegg and Joao Jesus Cassanga.

“The convictions stem from a violent incident on 17 February 2022, during an industrial protest by Clover South Africa employees, including the two accused.

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“Protesters were being transported by buses to submit a memorandum of grievances at the Clover head office in Boksburg when a stone was thrown from one of the buses, damaging a security vehicle’s windshield.

“The protest quickly escalated, resulting in the brutal assault and murder of the two security officers. This verdict stands as a stark reminder that violent acts, especially those committed in the context of protests or demonstrations, will not be tolerated,” said Mjonondwane.