- Investigations by the Hawks are underway into Jacob Zuma regarding alleged financial impropriety and fraud related to his Nkandla upkeep.
- The institutional fallout from the Zuma era includes Hawks bringing corruption cases to the NPA, while advocacy pushes for new Chapter 9 bills.
- Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority are investigating procurement failures and financial mismanagement.
Activist Group Calls for NPA Probe into R3.5 Billion Swifambo Contract
What happened
The commuter activist group #UniteBehind submitted an affidavit and forensic report to the National Prosecuting Authority calling for an investigation into the R3.5-billion Swifambo locomotive contract. The group alleges corrupt procurement practices at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, noting that only 13 of 70 locomotives were delivered and that R2.65-billion was paid before the contract was halted. The affidavit also requested that the National Prosecuting Authority investigate, subpoena, and prosecute parties involved.
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Why it matters
The allegations concern a decade-old procurement failure involving billions of rands in state contracts. The investigation could impact the financial integrity of major public infrastructure projects and the operational costs associated with the rail network. The National Prosecuting Authority is already involved in investigating procurement failures and financial mismanagement.
Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority are currently investigating procurement failures and financial mismanagement, amid broader institutional fallout from the Zuma era.
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Who's involved
- Zackie AchmatDirector of #UniteBehind who called for the investigation into procurement corruption
- National Prosecuting AuthorityGovernment agency receiving the affidavit and requested to prosecute corruption
- HawksPriority crime investigation unit addressed in the affidavit alongside the NPA
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.Keep exploring
Part of
Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority are investigating procurement failures and financial mismanagement.Also in this story
- Accused individuals from Mozambique were arrested in South Africa, involving the NPA and Hawks.
- The National Prosecuting Authority investigated allegations of bribery involving Thales in an arms deal, with Mac Maharaj disputing the media coverage.
- Hawks investigates state capture at PRASA, while the NPA conducts prosecutions in South Africa.
The entities involved
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Zackie Achmat
South African activist, politician and film director (born 1962)
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National Prosecuting Authority
South African government agency