THE Eskom board has bolstered the prospect of the probe into the utility’s affairs being independent.It emerged on Thursday that the board rejected its former chairman Zola Tsotsi’s unilaterally appointed management consultant, Nick Linnell, to head the probe, although Eskom will continue with the inquiry.With a new person heading the investigation, it is expected that the inquiry might get to the heart of Eskom’s problems.Eskom spokesman Khulu Phasiwe, speaking on behalf of the board, said the board had selected a replacement for Mr Linnell last week after following proper tender procedures. An announcement is expected in the next few days.An independently run investigation would fundamentally alter the purpose and outcome of the probe. It would also enhance the credibility of its findings.President Jacob Zuma is understood to have urged that an inquiry be held.According to accounts of an Eskom board meeting at which it was decided to suspend CEO Tshediso Matona and three other exe...
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