Tempers are running high following the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding on Sunday – and Andre de Ruyter’s salary is under scrutiny.

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe reckons Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter isn’t a “fixer,” which is what the embattled utility needs

‘Funny and sad, but true’: Tweeps are praising Nando’s ‘genius’ ad mocking Eskom, its CEO Andre de Ruyter, and loadshedding in SA…

The presidency said Ramaphosa will spend the day visiting Eskom power plants ‘to gain an understanding’ of the challenges affecting the parastatal’s generation fleet.

It’s only the seventh month of 2022 and Eskom has shed more than 90% of the electricity it shed for the whole of 2021.

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter has warned that if workers continue their strike, the load shedding problem will worsen

With the ongoing load shedding crisis, as well as food & petrol price hikes, Ayanda Borotho is offering South Africans some solutions.

Is it time for the Eskom CEO to step aside? Calls to FIRE Andre de Ruyter have intensified over the past few days.

‘I know you have a solution for load shedding’: Following the announcement of stage 6 blackouts, AKA called upon Elon Musk to step in…

‘A day without electricity?’: The possibility of stage 6 load shedding has a few SA tweeps worried about stage 10…

Yes, load shedding is like a member of the family for us South Africans, but stage 6 is a little different. Here are tips to help you cope…

Eskom’s CEO pointed fingers elsewhere on Tuesday – and Andre de Ruyter denies he is responsible for the possibility of Stage 6 load shedding.

More power cuts this weekend.
Eskom says there will be an “elevated risk of load shedding in the coming weeks”.

So who do we believe? Government or the current Eskom management? Gwede Mantashe has made new eyebrow raising comments.

They told us it probably wouldn’t happen this weekend. But…
More load shedding from Eskom. Stage 2 is also likely for the new week.

Eskom has reminded South Africans that load shedding is only implemented as a last resort to protect the national grid

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter says they’re unable to meet the country’s electricity demands, thus the implementation of load shedding

Andre De Ruyter made the staggering announcement earlier today, revealing how much money Eskom spent on diesel in April.

Eskom’s chief executive Andre De Ruyter told the media on Thursday that load shedding would drop to Stage 2 tonight.

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says, however, they might suspend stage 2 load shedding before Monday, if generation units return to service

During its latest state-of-the-system briefing, Eskom highlighted the definite risk of load shedding due to maintenance and vandalism.

Eskom has warned it may be forced to implement load shedding at the last minute as its system remains severely constrained

‘It’s bad taste cause the Prince of Darkness is white,’ wrote a tweep after Nando’s slammed a fake ad about Eskom’s Andre de Ruyter.

South Africans can look forward to entering into the weekend without having to prepare for any load shedding… for now

Eskom has reportedly confirmed that it would be opening a case of intimidation on behalf of André de Ruyter following social media posts.

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter says load shedding is essentially implemented to prevent a situation where the country is facing blackouts

Despite the Eskom power system’s shortcomings, COO Jan Oberholzer says it is managed well and a total blackout would be preventable

Calls have been mounting for Andre De Ruyter and the entire Eskom board to resign over load shedding, but he says he’s going nowhere

Eskom CEO de Ruyter announced that load shedding will move to Stage 3 on Wednesday, but warned that more severe blackouts may be implemented.

The Black Business Council says the blaming of Eskom’s woes on state capture has been valid, but is now disingenuous and tired

A report by the CSIR indicates that loadshedding hit a record high in 2020 -2021 since loadshedding first began in 2007 in South Africa.

Eskom says four other suspects involved in the elaborate scheme have been identified and will be arrested next week

Eskom boss Andre de Ruyter is in hot water once again over alleged racism directed at EFF leader Malema and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Eskom has expressed gratitude to the now late Jabu Mabuza, for leading it during one of the power utility’s most difficult periods

An independent probe recently cleared Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter of allegations of wrongdoing and racism

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter suspended Solly Tshitangano for failing to turn around the utility’s procurement division

Numsa believes that Andre De Ruyter “has demonstrated total inability to stabilise Eskom”.

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has halted its own investigation into accusations of racism against Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter

Eskom has finalised the appointment of advocate Ishmael Semenya, who will investigate racism allegations against CEO Andre de Ruyter

A disgruntled colleague, who was suspended last week, has accused Andre de Ruyter of ‘racist behaviour’ towards Eskom’s black suppliers.

Solly Tshitangano will appear before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Parliament this week.

While ABB owes Eskom a hefty amount for ‘unlawful’ actions, the power utility said it will still continue working with the contractor.

‘The reality is that our financial results for the 2021 financial year are expected to be similar to FY20’ – Eskom CFO Calib Cassim

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter said that load shedding will “likely” be implemented in order for the power supplier to conduct maintenance.

With Eskom set to embark on a restructuring mission, the DA believe that their proposal could facilitate a move towards independence.

Andre de Ruyter may have bitten off more than he can chew with Eskom this winter – but the CEO denies fibbing about our load shedding schedules.

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter, during the State of the System Address, said one of the power utility’s main challenges is debt.

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter gave an update on how the power utility is operating during South Africa’s 21-day COVID-19 lockdown.

Eskom says unless it receives support, the future is going to look pretty dark.

It’s safe to say that Eskom was underprepared for its briefing with Scopa. Here’s what went wrong.

Eskom says there is no load shedding expected on Tuesday, however, there is a possibility it could return later this week.

It’s the first Andre de Ruyter has attended SONA as Eskom CEO – he probably should have stayed in the shadows… like the rest of us do, most days.

The CEO revealed that the old way of doing things would be prioritised but that required some sacrifice.

‘We’re a bit like a cyclist running next to the bicycle with the chain off,’ says Andre de Ruyter, who is set on getting the embattled power utility back in the saddle.

Time to get a shift on. New Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has officially started work on Monday, and we’ve got a few suggestions waiting in his in-tray.

Gwede Mantashe said a move from diesel turbines to gas turbines should relieve the pressure on Eskom after they struggle to meet demands.

Cabinet has mandated Pravin Gordhan to negotiate with Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to start work sooner to stabilise the power utility.

Ramaphosa showed confidence in the controversial appointment of Eskom’s new Group CEO, at the Black Business Council.

South Africa’s three major political parties have already had their say on new Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter, but the EFF are seeing red on this issue.