'I won't resign of my own accord': Eskom boss Andre de Ruyter digs in

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Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter said on Tuesday that he was not going to be stepping down, despite growing criticism of ongoing load-shedding across SA.
The Black Business Council and the National Union of Mineworkers have been among the most vocal critics calling for De Ruyter to resign.
But speaking at a briefing on Tuesday, De Ruyter said there had been no conversations between himself and the parastatal's board regarding him leaving.
9 Nov 2021 10AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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