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Eskom says it has suspended a senior coal manager suspected of corruption.
This, after investigations by the Special Investigating Unit, uncovered funds in the amount of R12 million in a bank account linked to the employee following a tip-off by a whistleblower.
Eskom spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha says it is alleged that he had received kickbacks from suppliers.
He says the funds have been deposited by some of the power utility’s suppliers in the coal division.
"The bank account has been frozen pending a full investigation and criminal charges and prosecution"' he said.
Eskom has placed the employee on preliminary suspension, pending a disciplinary process.
