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ESKOM

Numsa condemns Eskom’s decision to reinstate Koko
Article
/ 6 January 2018

Numsa condemns Eskom’s decision to reinstate Koko

Koko will resume duties as head of generation on Monday January 8.

By Staff Reporter
#ANC54 to turn up the heat up on radical economic change plans
Article
/ 18 December 2017

#ANC54 to turn up the heat up on radical economic change plans

The party will have to tackle polarising policies when its new leadership takes the helm

By Staff Reporter
Koko’s Eskom comeback now depends on interdict plans
Article
/ 16 December 2017

Koko’s Eskom comeback now depends on interdict plans

​The return to Eskom of its controversial CEO Matshela Koko may still depend on legal action

By Phillip De Wet
Jo’burg’s taps might also run dry
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Jo’burg’s taps might also run dry

The city of gold’s creaky infrastructure means water insecurity may cause it to run out by 2025

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Zuma, Guptas to be sued to recover billions lost in Eskom looting
Article
/ 14 December 2017

Zuma, Guptas to be sued to recover billions lost in Eskom looting

The Helen Suzman Foundation and Magda Wierzycka say their action is necessary in the “absence of action” by law enforcement agencies.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom’s Ingula, Africa’s largest water-pumped power scheme, reaches completion
Article
/ 13 December 2017

Eskom’s Ingula, Africa’s largest water-pumped power scheme, reaches completion

Ingula is more than just an electricity generating facility, it serves as an example of how eco-friendly principles can be married with development.

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Steinhoff implosion staggers SA
Article
/ 8 December 2017

Steinhoff implosion staggers SA

Finance Minister announces investigation by Financial Services Board into alleged misconduct

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom wrap-up: All the drama in the last 48 hours
Article
/ 6 December 2017

Eskom wrap-up: All the drama in the last 48 hours

A minister was subpoenaed. Anoj Singh tried to disrupt proceedings. Ajay Gupta wants to respond on his terms and the chair was questioned by Hawks.

By Staff Reporter
Brown’s trickery doesn’t fool us
Article
/ 1 December 2017

Brown’s trickery doesn’t fool us

‘It would be funny if it wasn’t so tragic, which is why it is simply tragicomic,’ says the writer

By Eusebius McKaiser
ANC schism plays out in Eskom probe
Article
/ 1 December 2017

ANC schism plays out in Eskom probe

As the probe takes a breather, committee members report intimidation and more Gupta dirt emerges

By Lester Kiewit
Judges make short shrift of Molefe’s did, didn’t, did …
Article
/ 1 December 2017

Judges make short shrift of Molefe’s did, didn’t, did …

Brian Molefe now contends he never left Eskom and so, legally, he should be allowed to return to the office and position that is rightfully his

By Phillip De Wet
Brian Molefe: I resigned and retired at the same time
Article
/ 29 November 2017

Brian Molefe: I resigned and retired at the same time

Army officer and former MP Brian Molefe on Wednesday argued that he remains the CEO of Eskom because he resigned and retired at the same time.

By Phillip De Wet
ANC chief whip wants state security minister to be investigated
Article
/ 27 November 2017

ANC chief whip wants state security minister to be investigated

Bongo allegedly received instructions from Eskom’s Zethembe Khoza to bribe the head evidence leader and collapse the inquiry into the utility.

By Given Sigauqwe
Eskom witnesses refuse to testify against Koko
Article
/ 27 November 2017

Eskom witnesses refuse to testify against Koko

Witnesses have reportedly declined to testify against former chief executive Matshela Koko at the internal disciplinary hearing against him

By Staff Reporter
Mantashe: ANC can’t let big corruption go scot-free
Article
/ 26 November 2017

Mantashe: ANC can’t let big corruption go scot-free

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says the ANC cannot be seen to be allowing individuals to get away with big corruption at state level.

By Paul Herman
Editorial: Mist shrouds Lyin’ and Brian show
Article
/ 24 November 2017

Editorial: Mist shrouds Lyin’ and Brian show

‘The hearings, so far, have indeed been a roundabout of accusation and counter-accusation, much denial and much fulmination’

By Editorial
DA lays corruption charges against State Security Minister Bongani Bongo
Article
/ 22 November 2017

DA lays corruption charges against State Security Minister Bongani Bongo

The charges relate to allegations that Bongo allegedly offered to bribe the evidence leader in the Parliamentary inquiry into state capture at Eskom

By Jan Gerber
Ex-Eskom chair links Lynne Brown to the Gupta family and Salim Essa
Article
/ 22 November 2017

Ex-Eskom chair links Lynne Brown to the Gupta family and Salim Essa

​Former Eskom chairperson Zola Tsotsi has claimed that Tony Gupta threatened Tsotsi’s job if he did not help the Guptas at Eskom.

By Staff Reporter
Molefe’s boss: How Brian got his R30-million payday
Article
/ 21 November 2017

Molefe’s boss: How Brian got his R30-million payday

In her testimony at the inquest into Eskom, board member Venete Klein detailed why Molefe was hired and how he almost walked away with R30-million

By Gemma Ritchie
Editorial: Sit down, Lynne Brown
Article
/ 17 November 2017

Editorial: Sit down, Lynne Brown

‘At some point one must assume that her ignorance is self-induced. That point has long passed’

By Editorial
Eskom default risks contagion
Article
/ 17 November 2017

Eskom default risks contagion

The banks’ exposure to the utility is limited but a debt failure would create a financial black hole

By Lynley Donnelly
‘Eskom’s problem is Lynne Brown’
Article
/ 14 November 2017

‘Eskom’s problem is Lynne Brown’

The power utility’s spokesperson told Parliament that the public enterprises minister had buried evidence to protect compromised senior executives.

By Agency and Staff Reporter
Zuma’s allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way?
Article
/ 13 November 2017

Zuma’s allies are once again gung-ho about nuclear. Will they get their way?

President Jacob Zuma seems to be making a final push to secure the nuclear power deal before his tenure comes to an end. But it won’t be easy.

By Staff Reporter
Former Eskom CEO breaks down ‘culture of maintenance deferral’
Article
/ 7 November 2017

Former Eskom CEO breaks down ‘culture of maintenance deferral’

On Tuesday, Tshediso Matona explained how Eskom’s lack of procedure led to a R23-billion cash injection and a R1-billion a month diesel procurement.

By Staff Reporter
Flailing giant Eskom a threat to SA
Article
/ 3 November 2017

Flailing giant Eskom a threat to SA

The state is dangerously exposed by the utility’s reliance on borrowing and its ‘dire’ financial position must be reversed, experts warn

By Lynley Donnelly
Equalisers fight for schools not built
Article
/ 3 November 2017

Equalisers fight for schools not built

Equal Education has taken the fight over the Eastern Cape’s education infrastructure crisis to the state owned enterprises largely responsible

By Staff Reporter
Whistleblower outlines Eskom’s guide to milking state enterprises
Article
/ 31 October 2017

Whistleblower outlines Eskom’s guide to milking state enterprises

Former Trillian adviser to Eskom Mosilo Mothepu detailed how big bosses made hundreds of millions in trading on the firing of Nhlanhla Nene.

By Gemma Ritchie
Public institutions remain at the core of state capture rot
Article
/ 31 October 2017

Public institutions remain at the core of state capture rot

SA Titanic needs to do a 180˚ turn in record time if the country is to be rescued from the quagmire

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Fiscal risks grow at alarming rate
Article
/ 27 October 2017

Fiscal risks grow at alarming rate

Several events could derail the budget but it’s the failure of parastatals that could blow the ship totally out of the water

By Staff Reporter
McKinsey’s apology is a laugh
Article
/ 20 October 2017

McKinsey’s apology is a laugh

Like that of KPMG, it does not answer the tough questions, probably because it is aware of the possible legal ramifications

By Staff Reporter
Zuma set to blast a nuclear path
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Zuma set to blast a nuclear path

The appointment of a new energy minister could pave the way for a nuclear deal despite legal, financial and civic obstacles

By Lynley Donnelly
Why McKinsey is not innocent
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Why McKinsey is not innocent

The facts show that plain greed led the firm to turn a blind eye to blatant corruption

By Eusebius McKaiser
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