NPA, Eskom collaborate on state capture cases

• Published date: 06 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Eskom have committed to collaborate on state capture cases.

On Thursday, the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, and her top leadership team met with the Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter, and members of his executive team.

'The meeting was arranged to discuss appropriate collaboration on state capture cases and other organised crimes against Eskom. Holding to account those most responsible is a priority for both entities, considering the devastating impact these crimes are having on South Africa's development and economic prospects, and which disproportionately affect the poor and the vulnerable,' said the two parties in a statement.

Recently, the fourth part of the State Capture Commission's report was handed over to The Presidency.

The NPA and the power utility agreed to enhance existing collaboration, to ensure the most effective coordinated responses to serious crimes, including those stemming from the State Capture Commission of Inquiry.

This includes increasing the sharing of information and high-level and operational coordination while protecting the NPA's independence and mandate.

Where possible, the NPA and its Investigating Directorate (ID) will engage with Eskom investigators and legal experts to support its efforts to ensure accountability for alleged perpetrators, especially in complex and seminal cases.

'The two entities also agreed to continue to cooperate on top law enforcement coordination structures that focus on other crimes like cable theft and damage to essential infrastructure...