9.4 Committee's observations The Committee made the following observations: . Concern was raised at the high prevalence of corruption, and clarity was sought on where it was more prevalent. . Clarity was sought on the bonuses paid to Mr Gama and other executives. . Serious concern was raised about the irregular expenditure of R8.5 billion and clarity was sought on the action taken. . Why was Transnet not adhering to the report of the Committee on the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund? . When would the new multipurpose pipeline be completed? Concern was raised regarding the escalating costs. . When did Transnet pay out bonuses, and what formula was used in relation to performance targets? . What progress was made to remove trucks from the roads and what plans were in place? . Were disciplinary actions initiated against employees who had been implicated in irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure? . Concern was expressed at the performance regarding on-time arrival and departure of frieght trains and the money it had cost the entity. What measures were taken to rectify the situation? . What was done to address the shortage of train drivers and to fill vacancies within the entity, especially the CFO? . Concern was raised about internal and external auditors being unable to pick up irregularities. . Clarity was sought on the debt that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa owed Transnet.