Eskom Chair Mabuza Resigns, Apologizes To Ramaphosa For Failing To Honour Load Shedding Commitments

Riyaz Patel

Jabu Mabuza has resigned as Eskom Chairman, apologising for the utility’s “inability” to meet the commitment made to President Cyril Ramaphosa that there will be no load shedding over the festive period.

At a meeting with the president, deputy president and relevant ministers on 11 December 2019, Eskom presented plans to ensure the risk of load shedding would be eliminated during the holiday period until 13 January 2020.

”In the circumstance, the promise you have to the Nation on the reliance you placed on our plans was not met. For this, Mr President to you, the Deputy Pres, the Minister, I apologise. Accordingly, I offer my immediate resignation as the leader and chairman of Eskom.”

Outgoing Eskom Chair David Mabuza

Public Enterprises Minister