Special Tribunal orders R11m linked to dodgy Eskom senior manager forfeited to state
The Special Tribunal has ordered that R11.5 million in a bank account linked to Eskom’s coal manager be forfeited to the state.
This comes after investigations by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) earlier this year uncovered funds close to R12 million in a bank account linked to Petrus Mazibuko.
“The funds were deemed to be nothing but proceeds of unlawful activities by the Special Tribunal,” said SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on Tuesday.
Mazibuko is alleged to have gotten kickbacks from two suppliers, Commodity Logistix Managers Africa and Thembathlo.
It’s understood the two suppliers were depositing money into Thephunokheja Projects, a business account to which Mazibuko is a signatory.
Mazibuko had also not declared his interests to Eskom.
“An SIU investigation uncovered no evidence that could point to a proposition that Thephunokhetja Projects rendered services or was legally entitled to claim for goods or services rendered to either Commodity Logistix Managers Africa and Thembathlo Pty Ltd,” said Kganyago.
“The Special Tribunal also found that the conduct of Patrick Mazibuko was in contravention of section 17(1) of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 2004, in that he, as a public official who acquired or holds a private interest in any contract, agreement or investment emanating from or connected with the public body.”
Petrus and his brother Shadrak Mazibuko were also ordered to pay costs of the hearing, including the costs of senior counsel.
“SIU investigations in the affairs of Eskom are continuing,” Kganyago added.
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