The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) wants the use of a private intelligence operation by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to be investigated
Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi says he hopes improvements to laws around whistle-blower protection will mean adequate funding will be made in this regard. File photo.the use of a private intelligence operation by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to be investigated.
He added that as a result of an intelligence-led operation, significant information had been gathered on the extent of organised crime in Eskom, particularly in Mpumalanga. Why would Eskom appoint a private investigating company when the allegations could have been referred to the SIU, to the Hawks or State Security Agency for investigation?
Whether the outcome of the investigation is being acted upon, and if so, how is it acted upon and by whom?aware of the existence of the report, on the morning before De Ruyter was due to appear before Scopa, its investigating team immediately requested a copy of the report from Eskom but was advised last Friday that the company was not in possession of the report.
“This officer has had full access to all of the intelligence gathered and has stated to me that he has kept his line command informed.
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