Eskom board to probe racism allegations against CEO Andre de Ruyter
Updated | By Anastasi Mokgobu
The Eskom board has launched an investigation into allegations of racism against the utility’s CEO Andre de Ruyter.
The probe follows a series of allegations made by Eskom’s suspended chief procurement officer Solly Tshitangano against De Ruyter and other managers.
The allegations are contained in a letter to sent to Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan.
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the board wants to establish the veracity of the allegations.
“The allegation not only brings Eskom into disrepute, but it also threatens to detract and distract the focus of the Executive Team and the GCE in particular from their critical job of restoring Eskom to operational and financial sustainability.”
Eskom’s announcement to investigate the allegations follows an announcement from Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that it would also investigate the complaint against De Ruyter.
Mantshantsha says an independent counsel will be appointed to lead the investigation.
“The counsel will be empowered to interview any person that may be of assistance in the probe, and consider any evidence, and will then report back to the board and make recommendations.”
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