Michael Lomas, age 79, received a 15-year suspended sentence in the Gauteng High Court for his role in a bribery scheme linked to Eskom’s Kusile power station. Lomas pleaded guilty to directing over R2.6 million in bribes to two senior Eskom managers. The scandal centers around the R1.4 billion Kusile project, highlighting corruption within the state-owned utility. The sentence is wholly suspended for five years, meaning Lomas will only serve time if he re-offends during that period. This outcome follows a guilty plea, signifying Lomas’s acceptance of responsibility for his actions. The case underscores ongoing efforts to address corruption related to South Africa's energy infrastructure.