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High Court Judge Defends Ruling on Eskom Corruption Probe During JSC Interview

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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Muvhango Lukhaimane, an acting high court judge, appeared before the Judicial Service Commission for an interview regarding a vacancy in the Gauteng high court. During the interview, she defended her 2023 ruling, which found that the Special Investigating Unit acted beyond its powers in an Eskom tender probe. The SIU had previously recommended disciplinary action against an Eskom employee.

From businessday.co.za

Why it matters

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The probe into Eskom's tenders and the subsequent judicial review highlight governance issues at the state-owned utility. The SIU's investigation into corruption allegations at Eskom could increase operational risk and costs for major businesses in Johannesburg.

From businessday.co.za

Who's involved

  • EskomElectricity utility subject to the SIU corruption probe.
  • Judicial Service CommissionBody conducting the judicial appointment interview for a high court post.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • EskomSpeculative

    Eskom might face changes in its business operations due to the SIU investigation into corruption allegations concerning its tenders and suppliers.

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