🔥 Trending Former PRASA CEO Lucky Montana: Assets Targeted in R5.6bn Corruption Probe

Lucky Montana, full name Tshepo Lucky Montana, is a South African public administrator and former politician ¹. He is primarily known for his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) from 2010 to 2015 ¹²⁴.

Key Highlights of Lucky Montana's Career and Current Status

• CEO of PRASA (2010-2015): Montana led PRASA, South Africa's national railway operator, for five years ¹²⁴.
• Political Career: In the 2024 South African general election, he was elected to the National Assembly as a member of the UMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party ¹²⁴. This marks his return to the political arena.
• Corruption Allegations and Investigations: Montana has been embroiled in significant corruption allegations related to his time at PRASA.
• He faced the Zondo Commission, which investigated state capture in South Africa, over allegations of corruption at PRASA ³. Montana claimed the commission was biased ³.
• His tax issues are largely linked to millions of rands in alleged kickbacks he received concerning R4.5 billion in "dodgy contracts" during his leadership at PRASA ⁵⁸.
• As of July 2026, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order for two properties linked to Montana as part of its investigation into PRASA's R5.6 billion Isams contract ⁶⁷. This action is part of efforts to recover assets allegedly acquired through corruption ⁷.