André De Ruyter Resigns As Eskom’s CEO, SA Shares Varied Opinions on Social Media: “The Worse Is Coming”

• André De Ruyter has thrown in the towel as the CEO of the battling Eskom after a rocky term in the position
• The Chairperson of Eskom's board, Mpho Makwana is expected to take his place according to sources from the company
• South Africans had mixed reactions to the news on social media, with some believing that the worst is coming

JOHANNESBURG - André De Ruyter has resigned from his position as Eskom's CEO. It is reported that he informed Mpho Makwana, the chairperson of Eskom's board, that he would be quitting this week.

According to TimeLIVE, two sources close to De Ruyter said that his resignation was supposed to be announced on Thursday, but the news was leaked to the press.

De Ruyter officially started his job as CEO in January 2020, but stepped in early in December 2019 when the country was hit with Stage 6 loadshedding for the first time, reported News24.

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During his tenure, he's been investigated for corruption and racism and was cleared of any misconduct.

Makwana will allegedly take over the group's chief executive position after he was appointed as the chair of Eskom's board at the end of September.

South Africans took to social media to share their different opinions.

Lucile Van de Wiele said:

"Can't blame the poor guy! He has been battling all sides. Public and politicians! In other words, the crooks are now fully in charge. Hyenas are circling the Eskom cadaver."

Ike Logic Khethele wrote:

"Long overdue, we suffered a lot because of his incompetence. Good riddance.‍♂️"

Philip Claassen suggested:

"Make Mantashe CEO, he had so much to say, should be an easy fix then."

Phogole Soana stated:

"South Africa, cry my beloved country , the corrupt alliances are done with their wishes."

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Moletsane Theteletsa posted:

"Long overdue yerrrrr, we even reached stage 20 something because of him."

Sindi Sehloho added:

"The worse is coming, 24 hours of no electricity."

State won’t fire Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter out of fear of undue interference, says Mabuza

In a related story, Briefly News reported that Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter's fate is firmly in the hands of the power utility's board because the executive cannot interfere.

This is according to Deputy President David Mabuza, who told the National Council of Provinces on Thursday, 20 October, that government's hands are tied when it comes to firing De Ruyter.

Source: Briefly News