New Eskom boss André de Ruyter faces uphill battle | IOL News

Johannesburg - Eskom's new chief executive André de Ruyter officially took office this week, but he faces an uphill battle from unions as they plan to oppose plans by the embattled power utility to increase electricity tariffs of up to 15%. De Ruyter was appointed late last year - to the dismay of unions which were opposed to his appointment.

He comes into Eskom as it plans to battle it out with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa in court over the power utility’s demand for a further R69billion, which was deducted by Nersa from its revenue for the 2019/20 financial year. Labour federation Cosatu, whose unions include the National Union of Mineworkers , has called for Nersa to reject the request and fight any court battle Eskom, under the leadership of De Ruyter, might wage.

The federation said the requested tariff hikes by Eskom were going to punish South African consumers and collapse the economy. Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla said Eskom’s management was trying to outsource its incompetency with its court bid.

Thought he had been fired

He must step aside this is bigger then him

If hes smart which he is 100% smart, he will walk soon as he gets his bonus at a single digit increase. If he cares De Ruyter Eskom_SA will do the first good thing and close EskomFoundation to use those resources wisely

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