Matshela Koko: Wiki, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Family, Qualifications, Daughter, Salary & More
Matshela Koko (born in b/w 1975-1976, age: 47-48 years) is a popular former Chief Executive of Eskom. He became a part of media news in October 2022 when he got arrested under the allegations of fraud, corruption, and money laundering. As of October 2022, he is now waiting for Judge’s final decision. If he will found guilty he will face a lengthy prison sentence. In the future, you may see him spending his next days of life behind the bars.
He was found presented in front of a judge of the Middleburg Magistrates Court on 27th October 2022 under the case of millions of rand worth of contracts for work at Kusile Power Station.
Who is Matshela Koko? (Trial/Sentence)
Matshela Koko is a chemical engineer who got appointed as the CEO of Eskom in 2016. But he is now facing fraud charges. Along with him, 7 more people are accused of money laundering which includes his wife and stepdaughters. Thabo Mokwena a former CEO of the SA Local Government Association (Salga) was also arrested with him on 27th October 2022.
On the same day after the court hearing which is yet not concluded Matshela was granted bail for R500,000. But he requested that he can pay only R50,000. Later his bail was finalized for R300,000. He is now facings 7 even counts of money laundering, fraud, and contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. His next hearing is set for 23rd March 2023.
Matshela Koko’s Biography & Education
Matshela Koko goes by his full name Matshela Moses Koko. He was born in South Africa. He completed his degree from the University of Cape Town in September 1996. He is having a degree in Chemical Engineering. After completing his degree he went to work in Eskom.
Matshela Koko Wiki, Biodata & Summay
| Full Real Name | Matshela Moses Koko |
| Name | Matshela Koko |
| Nickname | Koko |
| Age (as of 2022) | 47-48 years old |
| Popular for | Getting involved money laundering in R2.2 Billion Kusile Matter |
| Profession | Former CEO of Eskom |
| Place of Birth | South Africa |
| Current Residence | South Africa |
| Education | Sc Eng Hons Chemical UCT MBL UNISA SBL |
| School | Private School |
| University | UCT UNISA SBL |
| Date of Birth | b/w 1975-1976 |
| Net worth | $1.4 million USD |
| Nationality | African |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Not Known |
| Languages | English |
Matshela Koko’s Family
Matshela Koko who is now in his 40s has kept his family away from his legal matters. Since he got involved in the money laundering case he has not declared anything about his father and mother. We guess Matshela Koko’s father and mother would be now 70-plus years old. More about his sibling is also not known. Apart from all this, his Nationality is African and he holds a South African ethnicity.
| Father’s Name | Not Known |
| Mother’s Name | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Nationality | African |
Physical Appearance
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 82 kg In Pounds: 180 lbs |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 10″ In Meters: 1.83 m In Centimetres: 183 cm |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Hair Length | Zero |
Who is Matshela Koko’s Wife?
It has been clear in our research that Matshela Koko is married twice in his life. Information about his first wife is still a mystery to us. But his second wife’s name is Mosima Koko. When he married Mosima Koko she was already a mother of two daughters. Matshela now has two stepdaughters. His stepdaughters’ names are Koketso Aren and Thato Choma.
After his stepdaughter and wife got arrested in a money laundering case they also got released on bail. His wife and stepdaughter’s bail was finalized for the amount of R70,000. It is stated that Mathshela while working as a CEO of Eskom signed a contract with one company to which his stepdaughter is also linked.
Matshela Koko Daughter, Girlfriend & Personal Life
- Step Daughters– Koketso Aren and Thato Choma.
- Wife– Mosima Koko
- Girlfriend-Mosima Koko
- Relationship– Married
- Marital Status- Married
Career- Former CEO of Eskom
Matshela Koko joined Eskom in 1996. He first joined as a trainee engineer. He got trained at Work Station available at the Duvha power plant in Mpumalanga. He then became a Pressure part engineer in 2000 and began handling positions as a boiler Plant Manager. He then kept on working hard and became Eskom’s Senior manager of the engineering division in 2004.
Then next in 2009 he got promoted to the Asset Creation Programmes Committee as Chairman. He then began getting popularity worldwide for his work in Eskom. Later he started handling the post of VGB Power Plant Concepts Chairman. Along it this, he became a member of the European Committee of Standardization.
- In 2010 he was appointed as the Divisional Executive for Eskom.
- In 2016 his fortune shined and he finally got appointed as the CEO of Eskom.
- In 2018 he resigned from his post after he got involved in a money laundering case.
Matshela Koko’s Net Worth
The average salary that Eskom CEO gets is equal to R7.04 million South African Rand ($388165 USD). As Matshela worked in different positions in Eskom we guess his net worth would now be more than 1.4 Million USD.
Facts/Trivia
- Minister of Public Enterprises Mr. Lynn Brown was the man who appointed Koko as CEO of Eskom in 2016.
- In 2014 when Eskom company merged he was posted as the senior officer of the merged unit’s executive.
- In 2014 he also earned International membership on the VGB Powertech Board.
- Matshela was previously available on Instagram but has not deleted his account.
- Matshela has always worked English suits in his International and National meetings when he was the CEO of Eskom.
- He wears spectacles since his college days.
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FAQs About Matshela Koko
Who is Matshela Koko?
Koko is a former CEO of Eskom company who resigned from his position in 2018.
Where is Matshela Koko now?
He is spending his days in South Africa after he got released on bail under a money laundering case.
How old is Matshela Koko?
Matshela is now 47-48 years old.
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