Brian Molefe: Parliament hauls Brown and Ngubane over the coals
'You must not try to take us for a ride. There were interviews conducted for the appointment of Eskom CEO. Why? Because there was a vacancy that was created'
23 May 2017 - 11:22
Public enterprises minister Lynne Brown and Eskom chair Ben Ngubane were hauled over the coals in parliament on Tuesday as they explained the reappointment of Brian Molefe at the power utility. Brown and Ngubane had been summoned by parliament’s portfolio committee on public enterprises after Molefe returned to his post as Eskom chief executive. Ngubane got off on the wrong foot by suggesting that his answers would be restricted by pending legal action brought by the DA to oppose Molefe’s reappointment.
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