Four Transnet-corruption accused granted bail
READ: Former Transnet executives arrested
Former Transnet executives, Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh and Thamsanqa Jiyane, have appeared in court on Monday.
They face charges linked to a controversial locomotive deal worth more than R90-million.
The case was also highlighted in state capture investigations.
The four accused were granted R500,000 bail each.
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