Coal Mafia Impact on South Africa's Energy Infrastructure
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: South Africa
Source: Mike Bolhuis Specialised Security Services
The article discusses the organised criminal networks known as the 'coal mafia' in South Africa, which engage in corruption, theft, fraud, sabotage, and illegal coal supply operations within the country's energy and transport sectors. These activities undermine Eskom's coal supply chain, damage power stations, cause load shedding, and have severe economic and social impacts. The coal mafia's opera
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- Under Construction
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- Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse
- Location
- South Africa
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- Mike Bolhuis Specialised Security Services
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Description | The article discusses the organised criminal networks known as the 'coal mafia' in South Africa, which engage in corruption, theft, fraud, sabotage, and illegal coal supply operations within the country's energy and transport sectors. These activities undermine Eskom's coal supply chain, damage power stations, cause load shedding, and have severe economic and social impacts. The coal mafia's operations include supplying poor-quality coal, inflating contracts, sabotage, extortion in coal transport, illegal mining, and corruption, all contributing to electricity shortages and economic decline. |
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Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Warehouse |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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