Disturbing signs of the behind-the-scenes wrangling that led to André de Ruyter’s appointment as CEO of beleaguered power utility Eskom illustrate how difficult his job will be.

Much scepticism accompanied De Ruyter’s appointment last week, not just because of the fact that he was a rank outsider, but also because of the parlous financial performance of the last company he headed, packaging giant Nampak...

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