Eskom began the process of conducting lifestyle audits

CAPE – Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan says Eskom has already begun the process of verifying the lifestyle of its senior officers

This is consistent with the commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

In response to a parliamentary question, Gordhan said that the audits will begin in April 2009, starting with the members of the board of directors.

The Special Investigation Unit has already been tasked in April to carry out lifestyle checks. involved in corruption at Eskom and Transnet.

Gordhan says their mandate will be expanded to include the six state-owned businesses in his department.

Special Investigation Unit is Investigating Allegations of Misappropriation, Fraud and Corruption at Eskom and Transnet

In response to a question from the Democratic Alliance (DA), Gordhan said that the statement of financial interests by the officials will serve as a basis for determining The first phase of Eskom's audits will cover the members of the board of directors, officers and company secretaries who served the public service in the last nine years.

Alf Lees, DA deputy, says his party is concerned about high levels of corruption in the public service.

"The announcement of lifestyle audits by President Ramaphosa has been well received, but now we have to act … so we hope to see action."

Gordhan says audits should be completed by March and will reveal whether senior executives in his department and parastatals have abused their positions for undue profit. themselves and their families.

(Edited by Zamangwane Shange)