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Don’t let employer collect debts, says Godsell

Article Rene Vollgraaff - 4 Nov 2013

Former AngloGold Ashanti chief executive Bobby Godsell has called for a ban on garnishee orders.

Roll up your sleeves and work together

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Mar 2013

That's the only way South Africa will meet the ambitious goals of the NDP, says Godsell.

Godsell: Don’t worry about mine nationalisation

Article Euan Rocha - 11 Nov 2011

The national planning commission's Bobby Godsell has dismissed concerns about the nationalisation of mines, saying plans to do so are unworkable.

Business ‘could be more involved’ in nationalisation debate

Article Natasha Marrian - 21 Jun 2011

Business could have been more "proactive" in the debate around nationalisation of the country's mines and banks, says Business Leadership SA.

State pension fund questions Freeworld board

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Apr 2011

South Africa's state pension fund Public Investment Corporation has expressed its concern about Freeworld Coatings' handling of the takeover offer.

Maroga’s version ‘just not true’, says court

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Dec 2010

Judge Thokozile Masipa ruled against Jacob Maroga in the R85-million lawsuit that he had brought against Eskom for unlawful dismissal.

Maroga loses Eskom court bid

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Dec 2010

Eskom's former CEO, Jacob Maroga, lost his court bid to be reinstated to his position, the company said on Saturday.

Maroga sues Eskom for R85m

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jan 2010

Ousted Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga has slapped the parastatal with a massive R85-million lawsuit, a media report said on Sunday.

It’s the rigidities, stupid

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Dec 2009

Why does it take the loss of a million jobs to get business and labour to call for measures to protect jobs?

Zuma intervened in Eskom

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Nov 2009

Jacob Zuma and minister Barbara Hogan are increasingly at cross-purposes over what control government should exercise over state-owned entities.

Hogan breaks silence on Eskom crisis

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Nov 2009

Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan has confirmed Maroga's resignations and slammed allegations of racism in a biting speech to Parliament.

Eskom: ‘We must move on’ after Maroga row

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Nov 2009

Jacob Maroga is no longer chief executive officer of Eskom, and will not be receiving a golden handshake or any sort of payment.

Maroga out — again

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Nov 2009

An announcement is expected soon that Eskom's Jacob Maroga is no longer CEO, while an anonymous open letter contains serious allegations against him

Eskom power struggle may unnerve investors

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Nov 2009

Political meddling in resolving a power struggle at Eskom has raised questions about South Africa's ability to run state-owned firms.

Bobby Godsell’s unfinished business

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Nov 2009

Eskom chairperson Bobby Godsell recently expressed a lack of faith in the parastatal's senior management.

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