The SIU is investigating warnings about fraud and corruption at Eskom by former CEO Andre de Ruyter
- De Ruyter alleged Eskom was crippled by corruption involving staff, contractors, crime syndicates and politicians
- Eskom cancelled R11 billion worth of coal supply agreements and construction contracts as part of corruption crackdown
- The SIU investigations at Eskom have expanded beyond employees to include contractors and private companies
- The supply of inferior coal that damaged Eskom equipment is under investigation
- Damaged conveyor belts at coal power stations to secure repair tenders are also being probed
- Construction of Eskom power stations, especially Medupi and Kusile, is under investigation
- Over 2,100 criminal cases relating to Eskom have been reported to police, with over 100 arrests since April 2022