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Eskom’s collaboration with law enforcement yields positive results

Eskom Media Desk |

05 March 2025

Power utility says partnership has led to multiple arrests

Eskom’s collaboration with law enforcement continues to yield positive results, leading to multiple arrests

4 March 2025

Eskom, in collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee, continues to combat corruption and theft within its operations. The ongoing efforts have resulted in a series of arrests, with the financial impact of these crimes totalling R1.09 million. To date, R873,000 has been recovered and sentencing has been executed. These arrests highlight the ongoing fight against internal and external criminal activities affecting Eskom’s operations.

Among the individuals apprehended are an Eskom supplier and his brother for the theft of 16 dome valves, an Eskom employee and a contractor Security Officer linked to diesel theft, and a weighbridge operator involved in fraudulent fuel transactions. Additionally, an Eskom employee facing corruption charges who has been granted bail.

Eskom supplier and brother arrested for theft of dome valves at Tutuka Power Station

An Eskom supplier and his brother in eMalahleni and Middelburg were arrested on Thursday, 20 February 2025, for the theft of 16 dome valves valued at R173 000 from Tutuka Power Station. The arrests follow extensive internal and external investigations dating back to 2023.

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The stolen valves were identified by our store personnel when they were being delivered by the supplier after his appointment. A Section 205 investigation was conducted, confirming links between internal employees and the contractor. The modus operandi involved collusion between Eskom employees in procurement and stores departments and external parties to facilitate the theft and resale of the stolen valves.

More arrests are expected as investigations point to the involvement of multiple role players, including Eskom employees. The two suspects were detained at Standerton Police Station and appeared in court on February 24 and 27, 2025, where they were each granted bail of R10,000.

Arrest of Eskom employee and contracted Security Officer for diesel theft at Kriel Power Station

In a separate incident, an Eskom employee and a contracted Security Officer were arrested for diesel theft at Kriel Power Station in Mpumalanga.