City Power has placed manager Thabang Mashishi on precautionary suspension with immediate effect as it investigates serious allegations linked to misconduct and extortion.
This comes as the Hawks investigate a huge corruption and extortion racket at the power utility involving senior officials, with total irregular spending of more than R500m.
Utility spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the move is intended to protect the integrity of the probe and ensure the matter is handled fairly, without interference.
