Last week was USPS Ethics Awareness Week, the organization’s annual campaign focusing on institutional integrity, and Link ran several articles on the theme.
There were pieces on the rules surrounding Postal Service time and property; on the proper use of USPS vehicles, on avoiding nepotism; and on the sanctity of the mail.
We also told you about the newest stamp in the Literary Arts series, Sarah Orne Jewett; how to dispose of used batteries; what to do in the event of a flood; and shared the latest case highlight from the USPS Office of Inspector General, in which four Miami employees were sentenced for an elaborate pandemic fraud that bilked the government out of $2 million.
Link spotlighted Post Offices in Nevada and New Mexico that went the extra mile to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary; and “People” spotlighted Nathanael Myers, who volunteered to…
CLICK HERE to read the FULL Here's what Link covered Aug. 16-22 – USPS Employee News article.
THE TUTUKA POWER STATION PROCUREMENT FRAUD (ESKOM)
Date: August 29, 2025 Perpetrator: Jessie Phindile Kubheka (Supplier Director)
Case Description: As part of the ongoing “cleaning up” of Eskom, Jessie Phindile Kubheka was sentenced to 12 years (with 5 years suspended) for defrauding the Tutuka Power Station. The case involved a sophisticated procurement syndicate that exploited Eskom’s emergency repair protocols. Kubheka’s company was contracted to deliver three high-specification containers for the power station. Only one container was ever delivered, and even that single unit failed to meet the required safety and technical specifications.
Despite the lack of delivery, Kubheka issued grossly inflated invoices, defrauding the utility of approximately R2.6 million. The Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court ordered Kubheka to repay the full amount. This case is significant because it marks a shift in Eskom’s strategy toward “naming and shaming” suppliers and pursuing full asset recovery. It serves as a stark warning to contractors that the 2026 climate of “Zero Tolerance” for state-owned enterprise (SOE) fraud is backed by active judicial enforcement.
Link to Original: Eskom Official – Tutuka Fraud Sentencing