Free State Asbestos Roof Tender Fraud — R255M

Under InvestigationR255 millionHigh confidence

Free State Asbestos Roof Tender Fraud — R255M is an active investigation in Free State, with an estimated R255 million in assets linked to the matter. It is one of the larger cases tracked, by rand value. The matter relates to the Free State Department of Public Works. 4 individuals have been formally implicated through official proceedings, including Edwin Sodi, Ignatius Mpambani, Moroadi Cholota and 1 others.

Case details

Seventeen accused including former Free State Premier Ace Magashule's PA Moroadi Cholota went on trial in April 2025 for an alleged R255 million asbestos roof removal fraud. The contract was awarded without tender to a joint venture of Edwin Sodi and Ignatius Mpambani. Testimony at the Zondo Commission indicated no work was done despite full payment.

AssetsR255 million in government funds paid for asbestos removal work that was never completed

Department / entityFree State Department of Public Works

Estimated valueR255 million

StatusUnder Investigation

Court orderFree State High Court, Bloemfontein — trial proceedings 2025

Date reported24 April 2025

LocationBloemfontein, Free State, Free State

Implicated (4)

Edwin SodiIgnatius MpambaniMoroadi CholotaAce Magashule

Source — NPA

Reported 24 April 2025

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Sourced exclusively from official public records (SIU, AFU, NPA, Hawks, Zondo Commission). This tracker does not make independent allegations; individuals listed have been formally implicated through legal proceedings or official investigations. Updated manually — may not reflect the latest case developments.