The departure of André de Ruyter could threaten investigations into corruption at Eskom and attempts to recover billions from unscrupulous contractors and suppliers.
There are also fears that Eskom might in future not be “as dogmatic” about its plant maintenance programme, which has seen the generation division of the company adhere to a strict programme of maintenance, but that has also had a severe impact on load shedding, according to sources at Eskom with direct knowledge of events.
De Ruyter left Eskom “with immediate effect” after an explosive interview aired on e.tv on Tuesday in which he directly linked the ANC and government ministers to corruption.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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