Koko: My accusers set themselves up for failure

MIDDLEBURG - Former Eskom boss Matshela Koko says those who've laid charges against him, have set themselves up for failure.

Koko, his wife and several others appearing in the Middelburg Magistrates' Court in Mpumalanga on Thursday.

They are charged with corruption, fraud and money laundering, related to an irregular contract at Kusile Power Station.

They were arrested in Gauteng and Mpumalanga Thursday morning.

READ: Eskom fraud suspects to appear in court

Koko's legal team is currently arguing why the former acting Eskom CEO should be granted bail.

Three of the accused have been granted bail of R70,000.

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Former Eskom boss, Matshela Koko, and several co-accused, including his family members, appeared in the Middelburg Magistrates' Court this afternoon. They face charges of fraud and corruption linked to a Kusile power station contract. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/mSMmgmXxin

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