Two former Transnet managers in court for PPE fraud
Former Transnet managers Lerato Makenete and Hawkins Madubane appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday on charges of defrauding Transnet of almost R34 million during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The duo appeared alongside two service providers, Jacob Malusi Ramoyadi and Kenneth Rikhotso, and their companies, Ramoyadi Air Conditioning and Electrical and Ndzalo 2 Trading.
The group is facing charges of fraud, money laundering and theft.
A spokesperson for the NPA in Gauteng, Phindi Mjonondwane, said the court postponed their case to September so that the docket’s contents could be disclosed.
"Their bail was set at R10,000 on condition that they hand over their passports, reside at the cited address, and not make any contact with state witnesses.
Makenete and Madubane were responsible for Transnet’s business continuity, disaster management, and safety, respectively.
"The state alleges that they conspired with Ramoyadi Malusi, Ramoyadi Air Conditioning, Rikhodzo Kenneth, and Ndzalo 2 Trading to supply over one million disposable breathalyser straws at an inflated price.
“The original price per straw was 29c, but Transnet was charged R29.99 per straw, resulting in a payment of R33 834 698.40.”
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