Former Eskom contracts manager France Hlakudi needs to again find a new lawyer before the state's fraud and corruption case involving the Kusile power station can proceed. The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate says the case against Hlakudi and others has again been postponed after Hlakudi's second attorney "withdrew for financial reasons". This is the second time the case has been postponed owing to Hlakudi's difficulties in securing legal representation. In early June, the case was postponed to allow Hlakudi to consult with a new attorney after his previous lawyer withdrew. According to ID spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka, Hlakudi's second attorney has since withdrawn for unspecified "financial reasons".

Source: News 24 July 20, 2021 12:11 UTC