ESKOM chief executive officer André de Ruyter has resigned.
De Ruyter notified Eskom board chairman Mpho Makwana of his decision earlier this week.
The chairman has also informed public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan of De Ruyter’s resignation.
“Mr De Ruyter has agreed to stay for an additional period beyond the stipulated 30-days’ notice to ensure continuity while we urgently embark on a search for his successor,” said Makwana.
“On behalf of the Eskom Board, executive and the entire Eskom staff, I thank De Ruyter for his extraordinary service to the people of South Africa. I also thank De Ruyter’s family for supporting the Group Chief Executive during the tumultuous period,” said Makwana.
There have been ongoing calls for De Ruyter to be removed.
The CEO has come under heavy fire in the past few months, as South Africa faced unprecedented load-shedding peaking at stage 6.
As of noon on 14
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