This week Eskom’s acting head of generation, Rhulani Mathebula, quit, citing untenable workplace demands that affected his health and family. 

The power utility is not an easy business in which to work and I am prepared to bet on how long it will take for CEO Andre de Ruyter to do the same. He may wish for a positive exit, having achieved one or two notable results. However, considering his previous performance as Nampak CEO, which attracted more negative than positive comments, success at the state-owned entity (SOE) will be hard for him to achieve. ..

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