Eskom says it will work with law enforcement agencies to shut down illegal coal yards after an alleged coal thief was arrested at Arnot.
Eskom has commended its security after an alleged coal thief was arrested at Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga.In a statement
The truck reportedly left the coal yard after about an hour and the members followed it as it then drove to Arnot Power Station. Another truck driver who was arrested for delivering low-quality coal to the Eskom Camden Power Station. Image: X/@SAPoliceServiceFurthermore, Eskom said after questioning, the driver of the truck confessed that he had sold the coal that was earlier loaded at a mine in eMakhazeni and which was destined for Arnot Power Station for R6000.
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