Eskom has received a comprehensive forensic report investigating alleged irregularities in the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts, the state-owned power utility announced on Thursday.
The independent investigation was launched in March 2025 by Eskom’s Group Investigations and Security function following concerns raised during load shedding operations early last year, as well as information received through tip-offs.
The report is now undergoing internal corporate governance, legal review and quality assurance processes to ensure findings meet the necessary evidentiary and procedural standards required for disciplinary and legal action.
Eskom expanded the investigation’s scope following an interim report, commissioning further document analysis, supplementary interviews and digital forensic reviews of key records to strengthen the evidentiary base.
Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane assured the public that the matter is being handled with precision.
“We remain committed to taking the corrective actions on the findings of this investigation with the appropriate level of legal thoroughness given what is at stake,” Marokane said.
“We will update stakeholders at the end of the quality assurance process, which is expected to be by the end of July,” he added.
The matter has been reported to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, for investigation.
Eskom stated it cannot disclose specific details of the findings due to ongoing legal and disciplinary procedures, and to avoid jeopardising potential criminal prosecution.
The investigation initially focused on contract performance during operational emergencies involving load shedding, which affected millions of South African households and businesses throughout early 2025.
The power utility encouraged members of the public to report concerns or alleged wrongdoing through its established whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms, stating that all such information is treated with the necessary seriousness and confidentiality.
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