JOHANNESBURG – Sebetja Matsaung, the evidence leader in Eskom’s disciplinary hearing of suspended Eskom acting CEO Matshela Koko, threatened to “take out” Financial Mail deputy editor, Sikonathi Mantshantsha. 

In an explosive exchange of words, Matsaung swears at and insults Mantshantsha, and threatens to take him out “the African way.”

Koko has pleaded not guilty to six charges in connection with his failure to declare a conflict of interest.  

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Koko was suspended as CEO of Eskom in August, reportedly for not declaring a conflict of interest over the awarding of a contract to a company linked to his stepdaughter.

Matsaung has subsequently apologised to Mantshantsha. 

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