Eskom to Appoint a New CEO Following Andre De Ruyter's Immediate Exit: “Looking for a Puppet”
- Eskom plans to appoint an acting group chief executive officer, leaving many concerned about who will take the reigns
- This comes after the power utility announced that Andre de Ruyter would vacate the position with immediate effect
- Energy expert Chris Yelland believes that the next person to take on the job of Eskom CEO will be there for political reasons
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JOHANNESBURG - Eskom plans to appoint an acting group chief executive officer after announcing Andre de Ruyter’s immediate departure.
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The former CEO was expected to retain his position until the end of March. However, Eskom announced that he would leave without serving his notice period following an explosive television interview.
According to EWN, South Africans are experiencing the worst-ever spate of loadshedding, with Stage 6 being declared indefinitely. But an expert suggests that the energy crisis will worsen following De Ruyter’s swift exit.
Energy expert Chris Yelland believes the next person to take up office will likely be strategically placed for political manoeuvring. He said the appointment of a minister of electricity and the looming cabinet shuffle makes the situation worse.
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The energy expert said it is likely that less information will be shared with the public following De Ruyter’s departure. He was quoted by BusinessTech as saying that the former CEO’s exit is a step backwards.
Yelland believes that the African National Congress (ANC) members are showing a lack of action and certainty, which poses further dangers for citizens.
Mzansi speculates on who will be appointed Eskom CEO
@LalanaSummers said:
“I take it zero integrity is a top priority for this job.”
@mswanepoel123 commented:
“Looking for someone that will not expose the ROT in Eskom.”
@KhumaloLabani posted:
“There's no reason to appoint the acting CEO we need a permanent person to occupy the post who will be in control of Eskom and not going to entertain ANC nonsense.”
@LandOfBlackOuts wrote:
“Looking for a puppet who will pee when told too and jump when GM says so.”
@ntombik3 added:
“I bet it's going to be one of the comrades.”
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter claims power utility loses R1bn to corruption: “No lies detected”
Briefly News also reported that former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has revealed that the power utility allegedly loses over R1 billion to theft.
During an explosive television interview, de Ruyter suggested that those affiliated with the ANC are responsible for the loss of revenue. He claimed that a Cabinet minister told him to allow “some people to eat” for Eskom’s greater good.
The former CEO said while power cuts are continuing, he managed to reduce corruption, move toward clean energy and split the utility into transmission, distribution and generation units.
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