Eskom says all diesel accounted for amid allegations millions paid for fuel that never arrived
Probe In June, Eskom said it was finalising a forensic investigation into its diesel procurement and storage contract, probing possible irregularities flagged during 2025 load shedding emergencies and through whistleblower reports.
Eskom says an independent investigation has confirmed that all diesel procured under its multibillion-rand contracts is fully accounted for, but reports dispute this, alleging the utility paid hundreds of millions of rand for fuel that never existed.
On Thursday, 27 August 2026, Eskom released the findings of its independent legal assessment, reconciliation and verification processes into diesel procurement under tender MWP2197GX.
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