Hawks boss weighs in on Eskom manager allegedly targeted by hitman
The Hawks are investigating allegations that a senior Eskom executive ordered a hit on Dorothy Mmushi, a former forensic manager at the power utility.
Eskom employees hiring assassins to keep mouths shut: report
Employees at Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, have allegedly hired assassins to silence individuals exposing corruption within the organization.
One such case involves Dorothy Mmushi, an employee in Eskom’s forensics department, who reported a criminal syndicate operating within the organization.
Ramaphosa warned about South Africa’s rising unemployment
Business leaders in South Africa have warned President Cyril Ramaphosa that the country’s unemployment rate could rise to 38.1% by 2030 if urgent action is not taken to address the energy, logistics, and crime crises.
The current unemployment rate is already at 32.9%, one of the highest among more than 80 nations tracked by Bloomberg.
Eskom employee arrested on corruption charges
On 20 July 2023, an Eskom employee was arrested on corruption charges related to tender irregularities at the Kriel power station.
Former Eskom COO warns about crime and corruption at Eskom
Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer has highlighted crime and corruption as significant challenges at the power utility. He believes that addressing these issues is essential for Eskom to function optimally.