Malusi Gigaba, a member of the ANC’s National Executive Committee and former Minister of Public Enterprises, is scheduled to appear before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria on Friday, 7 November 2025.
UPDATE: Malusi Gigaba will no longer be appearing in court today. IDAC says they are “engaging” with the former minister and his court appearance has been postponed with no further comment from the Investigating Directorate against Corruption.
His appearance follows his decision to surrender to authorities in connection with corruption allegations arising from the state capture investigations into Transnet.
According to IOL, Gigaba’s expected court appearance forms part of the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) broader effort to hold former government officials accountable for alleged involvement in the mismanagement of state-owned enterprises during the state capture era.
The Transnet corruption probe focuses on irregular contracts and payments worth billions of rand that were unlawfully awarded between 2010 and 2014.
Gigaba, who served as Minister of Public Enterprises during that period, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
His tenure coincided with the height of the Gupta family’s influence over government-linked business deals, including a R54 billion locomotive contract at Transnet.
The NPA is expected to formally present the charges against Gigaba in court today.
In a statement issued by his private office, Gigaba confirmed receiving the NPA’s notification and reaffirmed his intent to comply fully with the judicial process.
“I respect the processes of our constitutional democracy and will continue to cooperate fully with the legal system as it performs its duties. My conscience is clear regarding my conduct in office — my actions have always been guided by policy, process, and the values of accountability and service,” Gigaba said.
The former minister’s court appearance follows a series of arrests and prosecutions involving former Transnet and Eskom executives implicated in state capture, including ex-Transnet CEO Brian Molefe and former CFO Anoj Singh.
Gigaba’s previous testimony before the State Capture Inquiry in 2021 saw him questioned over allegations of political interference and nepotism related to Transnet appointments.
He denied any role in influencing hiring decisions or procurement processes at the time.
Today’s proceedings are expected to shed further light on the NPA’s case against him, as the state moves forward with formal charges in one of South Africa’s most high-profile corruption investigations.
