The Hawks have raided the headquarters of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) in Gauteng, seizing critical evidence amid an ongoing investigation into alleged irregular tenders worth around R18 billion[1]. The raid took place at Prasa’s Braamfontein offices, where officers focused on senior executives, confiscating laptops, cell phones, and various documents[1].
National Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mabombo confirmed the operation but stressed that details cannot be disclosed to protect the investigation’s integrity[1]. Prasa’s spokesperson Andiswa Makanda similarly stated that the agency will not comment on ongoing investigations[1].
The background to this raid includes a whistleblower’s allegations about two large tenders awarded to Maziya General Services for projects in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape. The tenders, allegedly worth about R17.4 billion, were reportedly awarded unprocedurally, and approximately R2.7 billion in advance payments were said to have been made[1]. However, documents leaked from Standard Bank indicate that Maziya General Services received bid bonds of up to R80 million, contradicting some aspects of the whistleblower’s claims[1].
Related to broader concerns about the pace of anti-corruption investigations, civil society group Open Secrets filed a court application against the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in May 2025, seeking judicial intervention over delays in Prasa-related cases[2][3].
The police have also addressed and dismissed rumors regarding a supposed raid on the home of Dudu Myeni, clarifying that such an operation did not occur and urging the public to avoid spreading misinformation[4].