The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Public Enterprises, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba, has expressed concern and shock over the suspensions of Eskom CEO Mr Tshediso Matona and three other senior executives by the power utility’s Board.
Ms Letsatsi-Duba said: “We register our concern regarding the stability and governance of the power utility, considering the current energy challenges facing the country.” She added: “The Committee needs to engage the Minister and Board to get a comprehensive briefing about the immediate suspension and the investigation that will be conducted on the executives that have been suspended.”
She concluded: “As Eskom’s oversight body, it’s important to be briefed on the latest developments on what is happening with the power utility and not to be informed through media reports.”
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