Two Eskom Safety Representatives, Bongane Masina (43) and Rahab Pulane (45), appeared before the Emalahleni Regional Court following allegations of corruption uncovered by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team in Middelburg.

The case stems from an incident in September 2024, when a truck belonging to IZICWE trucking company had a burst tyre on its way to Eskom’s Majuba Power Station.

While the driver awaited assistance, another truck from the mine collided with the stationary vehicle.

The accident prompted Eskom to suspend IZICWE’s operations pending an internal investigation.

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Investigators allege that Masina and Pulane exploited the suspension by approaching the truck company owner and demanding R30 000 in exchange for negotiating the reinstatement of operations.

The funds were reportedly deposited into accounts linked to the two employees.

Despite the payment, the matter remained unresolved, and the duo allegedly demanded an additional R30 000.

Feeling pressured, the truck company owner reported the matter to the authorities.

A subsequent investigation traced the flow of funds allegedly directly to Masina and Pulane.

Their first appearance took place on February 13,and the case was postponed to April 26 for further proceedings.

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