ANC Member of Parliament and former Minister of Public Enterprises Dr Malusi Gigaba is expected to hand himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning, following a summons from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) related to alleged corruption at Transnet during his time in office.
Gigaba’s summons forms part of an ongoing State Capture investigation into alleged irregular procurement processes at Transnet. The case reportedly relates to multi-billion-rand contracts awarded during his tenure as Public Enterprises Minister. While the exact charges are not yet known, the NPA has confirmed that he is expected to appear in court later on Friday.
In a statement on his X account, Gigaba confirmed he had been summoned to appear in court but said he had not yet been informed of the specific allegations. “I have been summoned to appear in court this morning. I do not know what the charges are yet, but I’ll let you know after receiving the charge sheet. Let me declare that I have full confidence in our courts – they are the forum where facts, not fiction, will finally prevail. My confidence is built on irrefutable evidence and a commitment to full transparency,” he wrote.
The development comes as several former Transnet executives, including ex-chief executives Siyabonga Gama and Brian Molefe, have already appeared in court on similar corruption charges. Their arrests formed part of the National Prosecuting Authority’s ongoing effort to recover state funds lost through irregular contracts and inflated procurement deals during the period of State Capture.
Gigaba’s private office also issued a formal media statement on Thursday night, reaffirming his commitment to cooperate with authorities and clarifying his role at Transnet.
The statement, titled Dr Gigaba Responds to NPA Notification: Clarifies Non-Executive Role in Transnet Procurement Process, reads:
“Dr Knowledge Nkanyezi Malusi Silwanetshe Gigaba has been informed by the National Prosecuting Authority of his expected appearance in court. He remains committed to cooperating fully with law enforcement authorities and holds full respect for the integrity and fairness of South Africa’s legal system. 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,” said Dr Gigaba, who currently serves as Co-Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence in Parliament.
Gigaba served as Minister of Public Enterprises from 2010 to 2014, overseeing state-owned enterprises such as Transnet, Eskom, and Denel. He later became Minister of Home Affairs and was appointed Minister of Finance in 2017 before resigning from government in 2018.
He has remained an active figure in the ANC and Parliament. Outside politics, Gigaba has previously made headlines for his high-profile marriage to businesswoman and television personality Norma Mngoma, who later made allegations about his involvement in corruption during her testimony before the State Capture Commission.
Gigaba is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where the formal charges against him will be read.
