Former Transnet big guns appear in court
JOHANNESBURG - The long arm of the law has finally extended to former Transnet big guns.
READ: Transnet corruption case | Molefe claims state evidence is "weak"
Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Thamsanqa Jiyane, and Anoj Singh appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on Monday.
They were each granted R50,000 bail. The charges relate to a dodgy R93-million locomotives tender.
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption made the arrests. Legal expert, Benedict Phiri unpacked the developments with eNCA.
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