Truck driver arrested for fraud and theft of Eskom coal

MIDDELBURG – A 28-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of fraud and theft of Eskom’s coal. The truck was subcontracted to collect coal from Msimbithi Coal Mine in Wonderfontein near Belfast and deliver it to Camden Power Station operated by Eskom in Ermelo. It is alleged that the truck driver deviated from that route with the original coal worth approximately R30 000-00 and delivered it to an illegal coal yard on Bethal road in Vaalbank near Middelburg. A rubble coal mixed with stones was allegedly loaded on the truck for delivery to Camden Power Station.