Report energy deal corruption claims to authorities, urges Mabuza
Deputy president says that instead of talking about Karpowership allegations they should be reported to law enforcement authorities
12 May 2021 - 19:56
Allegations about corruption in the government’s conclusion of a 20-year electricity supply deal with Turkish-owned Karpowership SA — which the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) says could cost R218bn — should be reported to the law enforcement authorities so they can be investigated, deputy president David Mabuza said in parliament on Wednesday.
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