The proposed inquiry into Eskom’s procurement announced by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown, will cover all contracts dating back to 2007, including the coal supply contracts that were the subject of the state of capture report of former public protector Thuli Madonsela. The planned inquiry will examine the seven or more investigations into alleged maladministration and corruption in Eskom since 2007 — the year when load-shedding started — including the one by law firm Dentons. In the past, these reports were only dealt with by the Eskom board. The minister’s inquiry will operate alongside the one proposed by Parliament’s portfolio committee on public enterprises. The department is drawing up the terms of reference for the inquiry which Brown said on Thursday is likely to be undertaken by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). A retired judge will pull the final report together into clear recommendations to ensure there are no doubts about the credibility of the investigation....
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