Gigaba hands himself in before the sirens do

Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has decided to face the music, confirming that he will hand himself over to police as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) intensifies its investigation into corruption at Transnet.

The case centres on multibillion-rand locomotive contracts allegedly influenced by improper dealings during Gigaba’s tenure. The NPA has already charged several former executives, including Brian Molefe and Anoj Singh, for their roles in the scandal that became emblematic of South Africa’s state capture era.

Gigaba has denied any wrongdoing, insisting the accusations are part of a political smear campaign. His decision to surrender voluntarily, however, has reignited public debate about accountability among former cabinet members linked to corruption during the Zuma administration.