“The organisation will continue to monitor technology developments and will introduce suitable tools as they become available,” he says.
He adds that key among the recommendations is that the National Prosecuting Authority undertake the criminal prosecution of former Eskom board members and executives involved in decision-making that resulted in inter alia the breach of the Public Finance Management Act. Makwana notes that one of the success stories to date includes the matter relating to the unlawful payment of R1.6 billion to McKinsey, Trillian and Regiments.
Through a collaborative partnership with the Special Investigative Unit , he adds, Eskom has recouped over R2 billion in funds unlawfully paid out to service providers.German-based software giant SAP is facing a fresh“On civil recoveries, jointly with the SIU, Eskom is pursuing R3.8 billion through civil action against 12 defendants who played a central role in State Capture. Seven of the 12 defendants are former Eskom executives and directors.