Cape Town — Corruption-accused Eskom contractor, Michael Lomas, appeared in court on Friday and said the cold showers at the prison facility have kept him feeling fresh.
Lomas was extradited to South Africa from the UK last week as he was accused of fraud and corruption where Eskom paid R745 million to Tubular Construction Projects, which was part of a R1.4 billion contract.
He made his first appearance last week where he stated to the media that he was not doing well. Lomas also explained he had various surgeries on his neck, hence the reason for his neck brace.
He appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday. As he left the court, he was asked how he was feeling this morning and he kept his reply short.
“Fresh after a cold shower this morning at 6 o’clock,” Lomas said.
According to TimesLIVE, Lomas’ legal representative advocate Mannie Witz told the court his client has not complained about the conditions in prison. He said the state was accommodating to Lomas.
Witz said his client has been assisted since his arrival to ensure that he gets his medication and would remain in custody. The nurse at the prison had been giving him his medication.
His instructing attorney Zaheer O’Brien said his health was of concern but he believes he has been properly looked after by the medical staff and the correctional services department.
“Today [Friday] was a postponement. We need to consult properly on the matter and have an opportunity to consider the disclosure. It’s more than a terabyte [of files] which we are arranging to obtain from the state,” he said.
Lomas intended to make a bail application and is now set to remain in custody until 28 October.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
