EFF welcomes the arrests of former Transnet executives in relation to the R93 million fraud

29 August 2022

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the Hawk's and National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) announcement today, of the arrest of individuals who are believed to be in connection with a R93 million

corruption and fraud case. Transnet's Former Group Chief Executive Brian Molefe, and the Former Finance Chief Anoj Singh were part of the four arrested this morning.

The EFF reiterates its calls for individuals linked to state capture to be criminally charged. This includes not only individuals who were implicated and formed part of the executive management, but those in the public service as well as private sector actors, who played a role in compromising the integrity of State-Owned Enterprises.

Corruption in the public sector is not possible without the active role of the private sector, and any prosecution which does not appreciate this fact will never uproot corrupt activity in South Africa.

The developments of today must be a step in the right direction in order to restore trust in the implementation of the rule of law. Accordingly, the Hawks and the NPA must move with the same decisiveness in effecting arrests in relation to crimes at Phala Phala Farm.

Money laundering, tax evasion and concealing a crime are grave criminal acts which harm the economy and integrity of the country. The Hawks must never be seen as an instrument of certain factions, and must be fearless in executing their duties even when it relates to a criminal President.

Issued by Sinawo Thambo, National Spokesperson, EFF, 29 August 2022