MPs are expected to grill Eskom over it’s R4bn payment to four companies, including how the embattled power utility plans to recover the money:
Johannesburg - Members of Parliament are expected to again grill Eskom over it’s controversial R4 billion payment to four companies, including how the embattled power utility plans to recover the money.
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha this week failed to respond to questions sent, including how the alleged R4bn overpayment took place, who were the officials involved, what action has been taken against them, and why it took Eskom weeks to reveal the names of the beneficiaries.The utility also did not answer questions relating to the victimisation of an employee who had blown the whistle on Oberholzer’s dealings.
Asked if any contractor had admitted to wrongdoing, he said: “The nature of these things is that, if anyone admits to have committed a crime, you will never find such a party that says, ‘yes, we committed a crime’, but you will find an agreement.” Stefanutti Stocks this week released a statement claiming it was not overpaid but it was, in fact, still owed money by the power utility.
Based on the works completed, as well as Eskom’s inability to provide access, Stefanutti Stocks contends that there are significant amounts due to it. “Based on findings during an internal investigation, the company self-reported to the SEC and the DOJ to various authorities in South Africa and other countries potential suspect payments and other compliance concerns in connection with some of the company’s dealings with Eskom and related persons.
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