Police, the Hawks, SARS crack down on theft, corruption at power stations

JOHANNESBURG - The police, the Hawks and SARS are on the ground around the country, cracking down on theft and corruption at power stations.

Coal-smuggling syndicates have been operating in five provinces, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KZN, Free State and Limpopo.

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eNCA understands the bank accounts of suspects have already been frozen, and arrests are expected.

The suspects include former Eskom employees.

Coal theft has been a major concern at power stations.

eNCA speaks to South African Revenue Service spokesperson, Siphithi Sibeko as the operation against coal syndicates continues.