Eskom: R139bn theft probed

Rampant looting at new power plants pushes state capture costs to R500bn

24 February 2019 - 00:07

By GRAEME HOSKEN

Shocking new figures show the construction of Eskom's Medupi, Kusile and Ingula power plants prompted an orgy of looting, with 11 contractors now under investigation for stealing a staggering R139bn.

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