R500m Eskom security tender under De Ruyter scrutinised

JOHANNESBURG - There are allegations that Eskom spent R500 million on a 3-month security tender.

Private security association, Tapsosa, is now demanding an inquiry into the claims.

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It says former CEO Andre de Ruyter flouted tender processes to get the deal approved.

Saftu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says while security is a major concern at the utility, spending that amount of money needs to be justified.