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Andre De Ruyter

The end of the energy crisis might be in sight — from our roofs
Opinion
/ 9 April 2023

The end of the energy crisis might be in sight — from our roofs

Changes to the law and subsidies for solar, are steps in the right direction

By Ahren Posthumus
Treasury under fire for Eskom exemption
National
/ 3 April 2023

Treasury under fire for Eskom exemption

The Economic Freedom Fighters has accused Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana of encouraging corruption in Eskom

By Mandisa Nyathi
Lights on for Putin, as South Africa visit beckons
Opinion
/ 31 March 2023

Lights on for Putin, as South Africa visit beckons

The Russian leader has more chance of being arrested at home than he does in Mzansi

By Paddy Harper
De Ruyter ready to appear before parliamentary committee
National
/ 30 March 2023

De Ruyter ready to appear before parliamentary committee

The former Eskom chief executive has accepted an invitation to make submissions to the standing committee on public accounts

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC votes against Eskom corruption probe
National
/ 24 March 2023

ANC votes against Eskom corruption probe

The party said parliament’s oversight mechanisms and the appointment of an electricity minister were good enough to deal with Eskom issues

By Staff Reporter
Nersa to begin unbundling Eskom
National
/ 23 March 2023

Nersa to begin unbundling Eskom

The national energy regulator will decide whether the National Transmission Company South Africa will get a licence

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom, SAA probes for parliament?
National
/ 20 March 2023

Eskom, SAA probes for parliament?

MPs must find a way to handle André de Ruyter’s allegations and a protected disclosure accusing Pravin Gordhan of wrongdoing in the SAA sale

By Emsie Ferreira
Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza
Politics
/ 20 March 2023

Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza

The former deputy president has lashed out at the Democratic Alliance leader, who accused him of being involved in Eskom corruption

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eskom’s pleas contradict vow to end power cuts in two years
National
/ 17 March 2023

Eskom’s pleas contradict vow to end power cuts in two years

The utility’s reasoning in papers before court showed, if true, that the timeframes in its Generation Recovery Plan cannot be met, applicants in a constitutional challenge say

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC preparing summons in defamation suit against De Ruyter
Politics
/ 8 March 2023

ANC preparing summons in defamation suit against De Ruyter

The party is calculating the amount it would seek from the former Eskom CEO in damages but is struggling to establish his whereabouts

By Emsie Ferreira
Fix Eskom, because the energy revolution won’t be privatised
Opinion
/ 7 March 2023

Fix Eskom, because the energy revolution won’t be privatised

We should not be fooled into giving up on the public sector which can – and should – look out for our best interests

By Sarah Smit
Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma is now minister of youth. Enough said about Ramaphosa’s much anticipated reshuffle
Opinion
/ 7 March 2023

Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma is now minister of youth. Enough said about Ramaphosa’s much anticipated reshuffle

Nkosasana Dlamini Zuma, a 30 year cabinet veteran is now the minister in the presidency responsible for women, youth and persons with disabilities

By Ron Derby
Eskom and De Ruyter still silent on ANC’s legal threat
National
/ 6 March 2023

Eskom and De Ruyter still silent on ANC’s legal threat

Neither the utility nor its former CEO have replied to a letter of demand issued by the ruling party. They were given until Wednesday to do so

By Emsie Ferreira
Insurers tell clients: We can’t cover you for Eskom grid collapse
Business
/ 6 March 2023

Insurers tell clients: We can’t cover you for Eskom grid collapse

Companies say they cannot protect against a systemic risk which would threaten their entire business

By Anathi Madubela
Cabinet, board knew about Eskom corruption – and did nothing
National
/ 3 March 2023

Cabinet, board knew about Eskom corruption – and did nothing

Syndicates, sabotage, theft and inaction by those in the know has helped bring the state-owned power producer to its knees, hurting the country in the process

By Paddy Harper, Emsie Ferreira, Mandisa Nyathi and Lizeka Tandwa
Is reticent Ramaphosa ready to reshuffle?
Opinion
/ 3 March 2023

Is reticent Ramaphosa ready to reshuffle?

DD the Cat, like André de Donker, has finally got his Don’t Come Monday – which both of them had been waiting for

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson
Politics
/ 1 March 2023

Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson

The announcement comes just hours after deputy president David Mabuza resigns from parliament

By Paddy Harper
ANC NWC backs Mantashe and legal challenge to De Ruyter’s claims
Politics
/ 1 March 2023

ANC NWC backs Mantashe and legal challenge to De Ruyter’s claims

The ANC’s national working committee was unilateral in committing to use all its resources to hire the best legal minds to challenge De Ruyter

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Democratic Alliance moves motion for ad hoc committee to probe Eskom corruption
Article
/ 28 February 2023

Democratic Alliance moves motion for ad hoc committee to probe Eskom corruption

The party says the committee should have the power to summons witnesses

By Emsie Ferreira
A grid collapse or blackout would be catastrophic, says Andre de Ruyter in court papers
National
/ 27 February 2023

A grid collapse or blackout would be catastrophic, says Andre de Ruyter in court papers

The maligned former Eskom CEO challenged the notion that it was foolish to shut ageing power stations and focus on procuring more renewable capacity

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa calls urgent cabinet meeting as more Eskom corruption is exposed
Politics
/ 27 February 2023

Ramaphosa calls urgent cabinet meeting as more Eskom corruption is exposed

The meeting will take place on Monday night on the energy state of disaster as as anticipation builds over a cabinet reshuffle

By Lizeka Tandwa
Khaya Koko: Pravin Gordhan is Joshua Doore
Opinion
/ 24 February 2023

Khaya Koko: Pravin Gordhan is Joshua Doore

Our uncle in the load-shedding business sits on his couch and faces zero accountability

By Khaya Koko
Andre de Ruyter, not the superhero we wanted him to be
National
/ 23 February 2023

Andre de Ruyter, not the superhero we wanted him to be

If his ‘exit interview’ was to be explosive, the former Eskom chief executive should come out with the names of those ministers who are corrupt

By Lizeka Tandwa
UPDATE: What next for Eskom as De Ruyter immediately released from duties
National
/ 23 February 2023

UPDATE: What next for Eskom as De Ruyter immediately released from duties

Sources on the board of Eskom believe that chief financial officer Calib Cassim will take over as the next CEO

By Mandisa Nyathi
DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service
Politics
/ 23 February 2023

DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service

DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eskom’s Andre De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after damning television interview about ANC corruption
Business
/ 23 February 2023

Eskom’s Andre De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after damning television interview about ANC corruption

With the country in its 115th day of load-shedding, De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after accusing the ANC of seeing Eskom as a “eating trough” in an explosive interview

By Ron Derby
South Africa edges closer towards stage eight load-shedding
National
/ 20 February 2023

South Africa edges closer towards stage eight load-shedding

Eskom loses half of its power-generating capacity, opening risks for longer cuts which will entail more than half the day with no electricity

By Mandisa Nyathi and Ozayr Patel
Coal bulls fight for relevance at Mining Indaba
Business
/ 8 February 2023

Coal bulls fight for relevance at Mining Indaba

After a year of energy market volatility lit a fire under demand for coal, lobbyists of the commodity say it is set to stick around

By Sarah Smit
Transnet and mine companies have ‘a brilliant working relationship’, says Portia Derby
Business
/ 7 February 2023

Transnet and mine companies have ‘a brilliant working relationship’, says Portia Derby

Chief executive has recently come to blows with the Minerals Council South Africa, which called for her axing in a leaked letter

By Sarah Smit
Eskom plans to spend 18.2% more on independent power producers in the next five years
National
/ 7 February 2023

Eskom plans to spend 18.2% more on independent power producers in the next five years

Power utility will buy significantly more electricity from IPPs as they come onto the grid, outgoing chief executive De Ruyter tells NCOP

By Eunice Masson
Eskom’s De Ruyter calls for phasing  out of coal in favour of renewables
The Green Guardian
/ 6 February 2023

Eskom’s De Ruyter calls for phasing out of coal in favour of renewables

The government should support independent power producers to come online faster

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom to ease load-shedding to stage three by the weekend
National
/ 3 February 2023

Eskom to ease load-shedding to stage three by the weekend

The search is still on for a replacement for outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter, board member Mteto Nyati says.

By Anathi Madubela
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