OUTA welcomes Transnet corruption trial developments
JOHANNESBURG - Former Transnet executives, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh and Thamsanqa Jiyane have been released on R50,000 bail each.
They face fraud and corruption charges related to a R93-million locomotive deal flagged in state capture reports.
The case will return to court on 6 October.
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