Eskom head of security Karen Pillay suspended | Business

This is related to a R500 million emergency security contract awarded to Fidelity Services to investigate coal theft last year, News24 understands.

According to senior Eskom sources, pressure came from the board to suspend her. She continues to cooperate with a probe into the contract, according to the sources. The accusation is that Eskom did not follow proper procurement processes. But Eskom said the contract was awarded in line with its procurement procedure and National Treasury directives for emergency procurement of services.

Eskom said Fidelity was hired after its management received information about a potentially serious security risk to its operations and assets.Pillay joined Eskom in 2004 from the Special Investigating Unit. She started her career in the police.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.

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