Podcasts about matshela koko

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, Outa CEO, about the significance of the SIU being granted the powers by the president to investigate unlawful and improper conduct at Eskom since 2006, bringing former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and the Guptas into focus once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Marchant, head of investigations at OpenSecrets, about what happens now that former Eskom bosses Matshela Koko and Brian Molefe have had the cases against them dropped by the NPA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik kritiseer die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag dat hy Suid-Afrikaners in die steek gelaat het nadat die korrupsiesaak teen die voormalige uitvoerende hoof van Eskom, Matshela Koko, en 18 ander van die rol geskrap is in die Streekhof in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. Die saak gaan oor bewerings van kontrakte van miljarde rand vir werk by die Kusile-kragstasie wat na bewering maatskappye bevoordeel wat met Koko se vriende en familie verbind word. ʼn Woordvoerder van Outa, Stefanie Fick, is teleurgesteld en stel voor die hof doen ondersoek om vas te stel of daar ʼn onredelike vertraging was.

Verbruikersinflasie styf effens, maar bly onder ses persent. Groot ontevredenheid nadat die staatskapingsaak teen die voormalige Eskom-baas, Matshela Koko, van die rol geskrap word. Ons praat met die aktivis, Zackie Achmat, wat beplan om as 'n onafhanklike kanditaat in aanstaande jaar se verkiesing te staan.

Former Eskom CEO, Matshela Koko has accused the state of pursuing what he calls a hate crime against him and his family. Koko's remarks follow a decision by the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court which struck the corruption case against him and 18 co-accused off the roll on Tuesday afternoon. The court found that there have been unreasonable delays in the case involving alleged corruption to the tune of over R2 billion in the construction of the Kusile Power Station, outside Emalahleni in Mpumalanga. Speaking with members of the media following the court's decision, Koko further accused the state of taking South Africans for a ride. The National Prosecuting Authority says the ruling made by the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has no bearing on the merits of the case except procedures. For reaction into the court's decision, Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Chief Executive of Labour Relations at Trade Union Solidarity, Deon Reyneke

More than a year after the first arrests and with the trial still not out of the starting blocks, the Middelburg Regional Court found the case against former Eskom boss Matshela Koko had been unreasonably delayed and struck the matter from the roll. John Maytham speaks to EWN reporter Bernadette Wicks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karam Singh is the Executive Director at Corruption Watch and joins Africa to speak on Matshela Koko and 18 others seemingly avoiding legal action under suspicion of their involvement with corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Landdroshof in Middelburg, Mpumalanga het die saak teen die voormalige uitvoerende hoof van Eskom, Matshela Koko, van die rol geskrap. Koko en sy medebeskuldigdes, insluitend sy vrou en twee stiefdogters, staan tereg op aanklagte van bedrog, korrupsie en geldwassery wat verband hou met kontrakte ter waarde van 2,2 miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand vir werk by die Kusile-kragstasie. Die aangeleentheid kan later weer na die hof terugkeer. Koko het buite die hof gesê die regstappe teen hom was ‘n misdaad en ‘n poging om sy gesin te vernietig.

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has weighed in on Israel's decision to recall its ambassador to South Africa, Eliav Belotserkovsky, saying it's “a great pity” that it's come to this. Mary Kluk , Vice President, SA Jewish Board of Deputies +And Snawo Tambo EFF Spokeperson weigh in on the issue.   NPA updating the Justice Committee on implementing recommendations of the Zondo Commission and also presenting its quarterly updates on TRC cases. Lindsay EWN Reporter gives an update. Former Eskom chief executive Matshela Koko returns to the Middelburg Magistrates Court today. This for judgment on an inquiry to establish if there's been an unreasonable delay in his case. Bernadette EWN Reporter gives an update. EFF walks out of its disciplinary processes before the Powers and Privileges Committee. What next? The hearings are expected to continue today. Babalo Ndenze EWN Reporter gives an update Sergeant Batho Mogola will return to the witness stand in the Senzo Mewiya murder trial today. He has been testifying on the arrest and escort of two of the accused between May and June 2020 when they allegedly made confessions. The court is hearing a trial within a trial to establish the admissibility of the confession statements with the defense claiming that the men were beaten and suffocated in order to confess. 5 men stand accused of the football star's 2014 murder at the home of his girlfriend- singer Kelly Khumalo.Kgomotso Modise EWN Reporter gives an update. Xolani Khumalo, the Former presenter of the popular drug busting show, Sizokuthola is back in court for his murder trial. The court is going to determine whether his case will be transferred to a high court for trial. Thabiso Goba EWN Reporter gives an update. The Nelson Mandela Children's fund released its report titled the state of the South African Children which documents their living condition. The report ‘s findings include millions living below poverty line, thousands of abuse and neglect cases. Mpho Masienyane- Khauoe, Founder of NGO Lintle Community Awakening weigh in on the report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday struck the case against former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and others from the roll. The court found that there had been unreasonable delays in the R2.2-billion corruption case against Koko and his co-accused. This, however, is not a pronouncement of the innocence or guilt of the accused. The matter can be re-enrolled at a later stage. Koko was accused of being "at the centre of a corrupt scheme" which sought to help Swiss engineering firm ABB secure a lucrative R2.2-billion contract at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. With Koko allegedly wielding his influence at the power parastatal to swing the contract in their favour, an elaborate network of actors received kickbacks, and millions were ploughed into companies connected to his daughters.

There won't be fridges to keep the dead, says EFF leader Julius Malema on predicted stage 10 load-shedding, calling for former CEOs Brian Molefe and Matshela Koko to return to “rescue” Eskom. Malema said SA is heading for a disaster worse than Covid-19 as stage 10 load-shedding will last for three days and up to a month.He slammed the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture as “useless”. The commission recommended Molefe face criminal prosecution for fraud and contravening the Public Finance Management Act over irregular contracts with The New Age publication. Koko also faces corruption charges related to Eskom. Malema called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down to “avoid insurrection”.

Solidarity has welcomed the arrest of Matshela Koko, his wife Mosima, and his stepdaughter, Koketso Choma, due to alleged corruption at Eskom.  Solidarity filed criminal charges against Koko and others at the Brooklyn police station earlier this year. The fraud, corruption, and money laundering trial has been postponed to the 23rd of March next year at the Middelburg Specialised Crimes Court in Mpumalanga. Koko has been granted bail of R300 000. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Solidarity Deputy CEO, Anton van der Bijl

Stephen Van Coller, CEO of EOH takes Bruce Whitfield through the company's financial results. The company's recorded 92% increase in operating profit.   Former Eskom acting CEO, Matshela Koko arrested on charges related to the looting of Eskom    Peter Armitage, CEO at Anchor Capital shares his views of  South Africa's market darling, Tongaat Hulett  wobbling into business rescue.   South African fine wine, a stable alternative investment asset in turbulent times, according to Roland Peens, The director at wine cellar.   Personal Finance - Investment Diversification did not work in 2022, is it time to change the way we invest?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says the power utility is facing two decades of unattended maintenance. Briefing the media yesterday, de Ruyter accused his predecessors of delaying the introduction of the Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme for a number of years. He says currently there was an additional 200 Mega Watts of power available from independent power producers, but contractually they are being prevented from feeding this into the grid, due to government regulations. Yesterday Eskom implemented stage 4 load-shedding after its Majuba unit 5 and Tutuka unit 4 tripped. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to former Eskom CEO, Mr. Matshela Koko

Eskom spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha explained why he has launched an R1 million crowdfunding campaign to cover the costs of fighting a defamation suit filed against him by Mantshela Koko.             See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former journalist and current Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha has launched a crowdfunding appeal for around R1-million to cover the costs of fighting a defamation suit filed against him by Matshela Koko. In an opinion piece in the Daily Maverick on Tuesday, Mantshantsha writes that one year ago he received a summons to answer a defamation charge from Koko, which includes a R600 000 damages claim. "The lawsuit followed a series of news articles I published in the pursuit of my chosen career as a financial journalist in the seven years to June 2019 in the financial publications of Times Media Group, now Arena Holdings," said Mantshantsha. After leaving Times Media, where he worked at Business Day and the Financial Mail, Mantshantsha joined Daily Maverick before being appointed Eskom spokesperson in January 2020. In the article, Mantshantsha appeals for financial help to fight the case. He says that although Arena Holdings has already settled about a third of the legal cost, a shortfall of around R1-million remains. "Needless to say, most journalists such as I am have never seen such a sum of money," he said. Koko, who briefly served as Eskom's acting CEO during his more than two decades at the power utility, told Fin24 on Tuesday that his defamation suit was directed against "false and defamatory" statements allegedly made by Mantshantsha when he was still a journalist. "He must be held to account. You can't lie and claim the lie is in the public interest. That's rubbish," he said via WhatsApp. Koko resigned from Eskom in February 2018 without admitting to wrongdoing.

Are public servants demanding too much in these tough economic times? Are Brian Molefe and Matshela Koko taking South Africans for fools given their testimonies in the Zondo Commission? Did Judge Hlope rule correctly when he dismissed Bongani Bongo's corruption case? Should athletes weigh in on politics and social issues? Did Texas and Mississippi Governers do the right thing in ending the mask mandate an opening up their economies? Was it correct for Dr Seuss to be Cancelled? Dumo, Nzuzo and Koketso answer these questions in this episode of the ManPatria Podcast. The squad also pays tribute to Karima Brown.

Bruce Whitfield speaks to EWN Reporter Nthakoana Ngatane about Matshela Koko back at State Capture. Demand for hygiene and facility services pushes Bidvest's profit up by 3.5% to R4.1billion. On Other People's Money is Media Personality, Kuli Roberts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko has told the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture he felt vilified by the media and hopes the commission will help clear his name. Koko was one of the executives suspended at the power utility in 2015. The other three executives reached settlement agreements with Eskom. Koko this week gave evidence on the circumstances leading to his suspension at the power utility. He has also criticised the commission's investigators for failing to do due diligence in their investigations. Amina Accram reports

The National Treasury's forensic report has outlined corruption at Transnet and Eskom over the last six years. It pointed former Eskom executives Matshela Koko, Anoj Singh and Suzanne Daniels in wrongdoing at Eskom. The report also looking into the procurement of locomotives at Transnet has recommended that criminal charges be laid against a number of people including former CEOs Siyabonga Gama and Brian Molefe. Pieter du Toit is a journalst with NEWS 24 and he spoke to our presenter Stephen Kirker.

It's a case of New Year... not-so-new-you for Parliament's Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee - members have resumed their probing of state capture within the nation's SOEs, putting the feet of Anoj Singh and Matshela Koko to the flames. In this episode, EWN's Lindsay Dentlinger and Charlotte Kilbane run through the best moments of the hearing this year. Hear about Pravin Gordhan's coldest shade, Matshela Koko's persecution complex, and Anoj Singh's refrain ("Wasn't me").See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eskom head of generation Matshela Koko says he's determined to clear his name. He's taken to Twitter, to confirm his suspension after receiving a letter with fresh charges last night. Last Friday Koko won a Labour Court application preventing Eskom from firing him. Since the new board took over about two weeks ago, several Eskom executives have resigned or are being suspended. Yesterday, Chief Information Officer, Sean Maritz, was suspended pending an investigation into his dealings with consulting firm McKinsey.

The labour court has issued an interim order restraining Eskom from terminating Matshela Koko's employment contract as the power utility's head of generation.This, after Koko approached the Labour court today to interdict Eskom from firing him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe

Former Acting CEO and Group Executive for Generation at Eskom, Matshela Koko has told the Eskom Parliamentary inquiry that he has never met any of the Gupta brothers. He also refuted claims that his trip to Dubai in January 2016 was paid for by Gupta owned company- SAHARA Computers. During the Inquiry Koko had an opportunity to view a video by Carte Blanche which had interviewed him on the Optimum-Tegeta coal deal with Eskom. As our our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent reports, - Koko says he does not have any intention to resign........

Some concerns have been raised following Eskom's reinstatement of two of its senior executives. According to a letter from the power utility's CEO Shaun Maritz, a disciplinary process has cleared Matshela Koko and Prish Govender of any wrongdoing. Koko will resume his position as Eskom head of generation, while Govender has been reinstated as head of group capital. Allegations against Koko related to him awarding contracts to a company linked to his step daughter. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe

The disciplinary hearing of Eskom's suspended executive, Matshela Koko has been postponed as the power utility fired the evidence leader, Sebatja Matsaung's services were terminated after a video surfaced of a heated altercation between him and the Financial Mail's deputy editor Sikonathi Mantshantsha. It shows Matsaung insulting Mantshantsha following the adjournment of the hearing on Friday. Eskom says it hopes to appoint a new evidence leader this week. We speak to Financial Mail's deputy editor Sikonathi Mantshantsha...

Die tugverhoor van die geskorste Eskom-hoof, Matshela Koko, het nie vanoggend hervat nie. Dit volg na die kragreus die getuienisleier van die verhoor afgedank het. Sebatja Matsaung is afgedank na 'n video van 'n argument tussen hom en die adjunk-redakteur van publikasie Financial Mail, Sikonathi Mantshantsha, die lig gesien het. Matsaung het uitgevaar teen Mantshantsha en gese sy beriggewing oor hom is vals. Ons luister na 'n klankgreep uit die video.

Eskom board says the investigation into the power utility provider, Acting CEO Matshela Koko is underway. This follows reports that Koko was in constant contact with this stepdaughter's business partner days before and after Eskom awarded multimillion rand contracts to their company. Eskom board spokesperson, Khulani Qoma says they have 30 days to finish the investigation

Pubic Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has appointed Matshela Koko as acting chief executive of power utility Eskom. Koko, who is in charge of power generation and has worked at Eskom since 1996. He replaces Brain Molefe who resigned as group chief executive after he was implicated in the former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's "State of Capture" report. We're now joined on the line by managing director at EE Publishers Chris Yelland