– Mbalula defends former Eskom chair after claims of Gordhan meddling

Mbalula said that professionals appointed at boards of state-owned entities had the right to challenge meddlesome ministers with the protection of the law, adding that board members should speak out while holding their respective positions.

“Prof is a good person. He wouldn’t just say things but it’s always advisable that when you are appointed at a position of responsibility you say it then and there are rules in which you can even challenge the person who appointed you. You are not appointed as a stooge, you are appointed because of certain qualities.”

In his role as the chairperson of the board, Makgoba worked closely with former chief executive André de Ruyter for a period of three years. He was also part of the team that hired De Ruyter.about a rift between Makwana and Gordhan. The board members said Gordhan consistently questioned Makwana’s decisions in the hunt for a new chief executive.

Mbalula said that while there are ministers who “like to take chances with their powers using them to manipulate processes, others have good intentions to accelerate and deepen transformation”.

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