Adriaan’s top 10 reads of the day | Eskom security boss suspended, Joburg whistleblower fired, hope for Hougaard

View Online Adriaan's top 10 reads of the day ADRIAAN BASSON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Eskom has suspended its acting head of security, Karen Pillay, while it investigates her role in the awarding of R500 million emergency security contract to Fidelity Services. News24 understands the contract was to probe coal theft at the power utility last year.  The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has dismissed a senior official who blew the whistle on irregularities and possible corruption to the tune of R8.2 billion following a lengthy disciplinary process. Sarika Lakraj-Naidoo, a former finance director of the Department of Public Safety, says she's been shaken by the decision.   Derick Hougaard has made a significant step towards recovery after nearly two weeks in a coma, battling respiratory pneumonia at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. Hougaard's partner, singer Nádine, said the former Springbok flyhalf had opened his eyes and is responding to medical personnel.    That's it for today. Enjoy your evening.  Regards,  Adriaan Eskom head of security Karen Pillay suspended Eskom has placed its acting head of security Karen Pillay on precautionary suspension.    This is related to a R500 million emergency security contract awarded to Fidelity Services to investigate coal theft last year, News24 understands.   According to senior Eskom sources, pressure came from the board to suspend her. She continues to cooperate with a probe into the contract, according to the sources. Read the full story 2. 'Sacrificial lamb': City of Johannesburg dismisses whistleblower who flagged R8.2bn irregularities The City of Johannesburg has dismissed a senior official who blew the whistle on irregularities and possible corruption to the tune of R8.2 billion. 3. Ex-husband pointed out where Desiree Baartman's body was dumped, police confirm Johnny Baartman led police to the location of his ex-wife's body on Tuesday night, Gqeberha police have confirmed. 4. Stranding of plane in Poland a 'small issue' - Ntshavheni Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has sought to downplay the stranding of a South African plane carrying security personnel and journalists in Warsaw, Poland, last week during President Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders' peace mission to Russia and Ukriane, as a "small issue". 5. SCA judgment rules JSC must refer Judge Nkola Motata to Parliament for 'gross misconduct' For as long as retired judge Nkola Motata is entitled to be called 'Judge Motata', the judiciary continues to be stained in the eyes of the public, the Supreme Court of Appeal has said in a ruling. 6. Ramaphosa, world leaders attend French summit, despite Paris explosion About 40 heads of state, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, took part in France's Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday even though a blast ripped through a street in Paris hours before the start of the event. 7. Derick Hougaard awake, responding to doctors after almost two weeks in a coma Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard has made a significant step towards recovery, his partner Nádine confirmed on social media. 8. Eskom's Jan Oberholzer now managing Kusile, Koeberg projects Eskom has concluded a two-year contract with its former chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer to oversee projects at Kusile and Koeberg. 9. 900 pupils aged 15 to 19 fall pregnant every three months – Northern Cape education dept A researcher has warned against schools' violation of pregnant pupils' rights after the Northern Cape education department launched a teenage pregnancy campaign last week. 10. Police search for missing motorist after another vehicle plummets off cliff in Voëlklip Police are searching for a missing motorist after a vehicle plummetted off a cliff in Voëlklip, Herolds Bay. DOWNLOAD THE NEWS24 APP CONNECT WITH US

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