State Capture

Salim Essa, a key figure in South Africa’s State Capture scandal, continues to evade justice from Dubai nine years after fleeing the country. Prosecutors are still seeking his extradition over corruption linked to state contracts, including the Transnet locomotive deal, but no progress has been reported.

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The trial of Eric Wood and 12 co-accused over alleged State Capture at Transnet has not begun nearly four years after their 2022 arrests. Defence lawyers requested a postponement in February 2026, citing late disclosure of evidence, a claim disputed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The case involves charges of corruption and fraud linked to a controversial locomotives deal.