DA leader John Steenhuisen said former deputy president David Mabuza was the senior person that former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter was referring to when he said a senior politician was involved in the contracts, hit squads and all sorts of crimes at Eskom.
Steenhuisen urged MPs to agree to his motion to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations of systematic sabotage and looting at Eskom.File photo.DA leader John Steenhuisen has identified former deputy president David Mabuza as the cabinet member allegedly involved in corruption at Eskom.
“The ANC is going to wait until he is safely in Russia like it waited with the Guptas to be in Dubai and Mr Agrizzi to be in Italy before this parliament slowly gets off and does anything,” he said. Several attempts to reach Mabuza failed, while his former head of office, Thami Ngwenya, rejected Steenhuisen’s allegations.
“The reports tell us that four criminal cartels are operating inside Eskom, plundering its resources, bleeding it dry, and bringing the country to its knees. Should any investigation be initiated in Mpumalanga, an informant will report to [him] and give instructions to certain senior officials to ensure the investigation is stopped.Steenhuisen said agreeing to an inquiry should be an easy decision to put South Africa first.Mikateko Mahlaule it was premature to call for an ad hoc committee as there were only allegations that are untested.
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