The government should support independent power producers to come online faster
‘It is absolutely unfair and uncalled for to use that kind of language for somebody who tried their best to get the utility out of the mess it is in’
Eskom’s chief executive resigned but will stay on until March while a successor is found
Andre de Ruyter has faced criticism, including from Energy Minister Gwede Manashe, for the country’s worst power blackouts since 2008
Eskom is taking on the national regulator over a 33% price hike, while its head jumps ship
The power utility says it is inaccurate to suggest that it has deliberately delayed the vetting process for its executives
The State Security Agency claims the Eskom chief executive is withholding information that is needed for vetting senior officials
Andre De Ruyter will begin his third year as the power utility’s chief executive in January
The president says the entity needs to up its revenue collection from government departments and municipalities
The energy minister says André de Ruyter is a chief executive and the power utility needs someone who will focus on what is broken