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PRASA Locomotive Overhaul Overcharging

Under InvestigationR2.6 billionHigh confidence

PRASA Locomotive Overhaul Overcharging is an active investigation in Gauteng, with an estimated R2.6 billion in assets linked to the matter. It ranks among the largest documented cases on this tracker by rand value. The matter relates to the PRASA — Department of Transport. 2 individuals have been formally implicated through official proceedings, including Multiple unnamed contractor companies, PRASA SCM officials under investigation.

Case details

PRASA froze payments to several contractors in March 2026 after a forensic review uncovered significant overcharging in the R2.6 billion General Overhaul Programme of old locomotives. The Webber Wentzel forensic report identified multiple contractors inflating costs across 7 refurbishment contracts. PRASA is pursuing civil recovery and referring evidence for criminal prosecution.

AssetsFrozen invoice payments across 7 locomotive refurbishment contracts
Department / entityPRASA — Department of Transport
Estimated valueR2.6 billion
StatusUnder Investigation
Court orderN/A — internal administrative action pending formal proceedings
Date reported18 March 2026
LocationPRASA Headquarters, Pretoria, Gauteng

Implicated (2)

Multiple unnamed contractor companiesPRASA SCM officials under investigation

Source — NPA

Reported 18 March 2026

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