Eskom has since conducted, via a third-party service provider, a physical verification and reconciliation process to confirm diesel deliveries against invoices related to tender MWP2197GX and received an independent verification report confirming that there were no discrepancies between the diesel delivered or available to Eskom and the amounts paid, as at 30 June 2026.
Disciplinary action against the identified procurement officials relating to adherence to the procurement processes, is continuing.
On assessment of the findings of the investigation report, it became apparent that further document analysis and interpretation, supplementary interviews and consideration of identified legal aspects of the management of contracts were required to test the legal soundness.
While we had envisaged that the legal analysis would be completed by 31 July 2026; however, due to the volume and complexity of the analysis required, a further and final update will be issued by no later than 31 August 2026. The legal analysis being undertaken is critical to support any eventual action relating to this investigation.
These matters are dealt with as the highest priority to enable their completion as soon as possible.
Next steps
Considering the internal processes currently underway, Eskom is not in a position to engage on the details or comment further at this stage.
Eskom will provide a further update by no later than 31 August 2026.
Eskom supports and encourages the reporting of any concerns or alleged wrongdoing through its established whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms and treats all such information with the necessary seriousness and confidentiality.
Eskom calls on the public to report any illegal activity affecting its operations to the Eskom Crime Line at 0800 112 722 or via WhatsApp at 081 333 3323.
Previous media statements on the topic:
29 June, 2026: Eskom receives its report on independent investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts and announces further action taken – Eskom.
15 May, 2026: Eskom outlines first key actions arising from interim investigation report into diesel procurement and storage contract; possibility of criminal charges not ruled out – Eskom.
22 April, 2026: Eskom provides an update on investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts – Eskom.
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