Eskom Board Chairman Mpho Makwana Claims Former CEO André De Ruyter Never Raised Corruption Allegations

• Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana asked why the utility’s former CEO André de Ruyter failed to report alleged dodgy deals
• Makwana claimed that De Ruyter failed to inform the power utility’s board of fraud and corruption at Eskom
• Social media users scoffed at Makwana’s comments, with many unconvinced that he was being truthful following De Ruyter’s exit

JOHANNESBURG - Former Eskom ECO André de Ruyter’s recent television interview was cast in the spotlight once again.

Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana questioned why De Ruyter failed to raise the alleged corruption at the utility. In the interview, the former CEO suggested that ANC members are linked to Eskom’s revenue loss.

Eskom announced that De Ruyter would leave the power utility with immediate effect on Wednesday, 22 February. During the interview, De Ruyter also suggested a minister was benefiting from corruption at Eskom.

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However, Makwana was quoted by IOL as saying the former CEO never raised his concerns with the board. He said that he heard most of De Ruyter’s comments for the first time when the interview aired on television.

The board chair said the allegations made by the former CEO were totally reprehensible and unacceptable. He also added that De Ruyter should report the politician allegedly implicated in dodgy dealings to the police.

Replying to the allegations, Makwana said because De Ruyter knows the name of the politician, he should have reported the matter to the SAPS.

Meanwhile, the power utility released a statement announcing that Calib Cassim has been appointed interim Eskom CEO on Friday, 24 February. The move left many concerned about whether loadshedding would end.

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@Bamburi said:

“Never raised corruption allegations? You're having us on. That is beyond the realms of fantasy.”

@NaxheSean commented:

“If a contractor gets arrested for fraud for overpriced knee pads and is promptly released, how would he have faith when it comes to a minister being dealt with?”

@MalaFide777 posted:

“The same organisation that the corrupt minister belongs to (ANC) also manages SAPS and Hawks, so does the fool really believe there would have been action?”

@g_van_der_speck wrote:

“As if the justice system actually makes these corrupt people pay for their crimes.”

@moozir added:

“It sounds like even when they caught people, they were arrested and immediately released so I doubt there would have been much done if he’d implicated a minister!”

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Briefly News also reported that African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula wants former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter held accountable for scathing accusations he made against the ruling party.

Mbalula threatened to take the former CEO to court if he did not provide evidence of the allegations of corruption against the ANC.

De Ruyter recently appeared in an eNCA interview with journalist Annika Larsen and accused an unnamed minister of using Eskom’s coffers for their personal gain.

Source: Briefly News