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Eskom said two guards employed by a security company contracted to protect Port Rex Power Station in East London were arrested on Monday in connection with the theft of thousands of litres of diesel.
The power utility said the guards were arrested whilst on duty at the power station. The stolen diesel is valued at approximately R145 930 07.
“Through internal investigations, it was established that the arrested contract security guards permitted a vehicle to collect the stolen diesel from the site during the night shifts, and for which they were paid in return.”
Eskom said the internal investigations supported by the Bidvest Protea Coin Investigation Team and SAPS arrested the two security guards a few days after Eskom laid criminal charges for the theft of diesel incidents.
General Manager for Security, Advocate Karen Pillay said it was “appalling that the individuals entrusted with the responsibilities of safeguarding our infrastructure resort to such acts of malfeasance.”
“These arrests are another significant step in our fight against crime in Eskom, and we shall continue in our pursuit to ensure that the perpetrators face the full might of the law,” she said.
The two guards are due to appear in the East London Magistrate Court on Wednesday.
