SABCEskom Board Chairperson Mpho Makwana says the resignation of the utility’s CEO André de Ruyter was unexpected.
The power utility’s board confirmed de Ruyter’s resignation on Wednesday. It, however, says he will continue to serve as CEO until March 31st of next year.Eskom’s outgoing CEO says the recent media comments informed his decision to resign from the power utility. This after Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe equated the recent rolling blackouts to treason.Gordhan thanks De Ruyter
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has wished André de Ruyter well following his resigned. The country continued to grapple with intermittent Stage 5 and Stage 6 power cuts.
He will withdraw his resignation if Ramaposa emerge victorious next week.