The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has its tentacles in several investigations into state capture and corruption.
Former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama, former acting CFO Garry Pita, group treasurer Phetolo Ramosebudi and Trillian CEO Eric Wood and his employee Daniel Roy were arrested and appeared in court this week after work by the NPA’s investigating directorate (ID).
They face charges related to allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act, fraud, corruption and money laundering.
The five join alleged Gupta family fixer Kuben Moodley, who was arrested last year and faces the same charges.
This follows the arrest of several other politicians and business people accused of corruption at VBS Mutual Bank and over the Estina Dairy Farm projects.
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule and suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule was arrested, charged and granted bail in November 2020 for his alleged involvement in a controversial R255m asbestos eradication tender in the Free State.
The matter saw several people arrested, including businessman Edwin Sodi.
Earlier this year, ID spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka said there were ongoing discussions about access to investigations by the state capture inquiry to ensure a smooth transition and continuation of its work.
“The commission will continue to grant the NPA with evidence gathered by the commission in accordance with the law to ensure successful investigations and prosecutions of matters arising from the commission’s work,” said Seboka.
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