Eskom said the alleged fraud took place while the suspect was working as a senior buyer at the Arnot power station in 2014 Eskom Fraud Corruption LoadShedding
No track record
She said the investigation also found that the supplier which is no longer operational, had no track record in dealing with Eskom nor had any previous orders. “Several misrepresentations and irregularities that appear to indicate that the employee’s involvement amounted toand corruption were uncovered. Subsequently, a criminal case was registered following the investigation.”
Mokoena said the employee has been remanded in custody for a formal bail application on Wednesday 22 March 2023.Mokoena said there was some “recovery in generation capacity” over the past 48 hours and lower expected demand.“Load shedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 5am on Saturday until 4pm. Thereafter, load shedding will be increased to Stage 2 until 5am on Sunday.
“Load shedding will be suspended on Sunday between 5am and 4pm. Thereafter, Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm on Sunday until 4pm on Monday. Stage 2 load shedding will be in force from 4pm on Monday until 5am on Tuesday. Load shedding will then again be suspended from 5am on Tuesday until 4pm, thereafter Stage 2 will be implemented until further notice,” Mokoena said.
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