Eskom’s private intelligence reports were ‘unauthorised but useful’
However, the SIU says it will still consider taking legal action against André de Ruyter for commissioning the unauthorised probe
12 September 2023 - 17:20
UPDATED 12 September 2023 - 22:50
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says the private intelligence investigation into crime and corruption at Eskom, done at the behest of former CEO André de Ruyter, was not authorised by the board and amounted to “maladministration” on De Ruyter’s part.
Nevertheless, SIU head Andy Mothibi told parliament that the contents of the intelligence reports “cannot be ignored”...
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