De Ruyter’s comments are unverified: Gungubele

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, has criticised former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter’s recent utterances as unverified.

De Ruyter resigned in December, citing a lack of political support in resolving the power utility’s energy crisis.

However, the board announced on Wednesday that de Ruyter was leaving immediately.

He also revealed in a TV interview his understanding of African National Congress (ANC) ministers’ and senior leaders’ alleged involvement in criminal activities at state-owned entities.

The ANC has rejected De Ruyter’s corruption claims, saying that he failed to revamp Eskom.

Gungubele says, “It is quite disturbing that a man of his statue joins the chorus of allegations whilst he is in a position which makes him a prescribed officer to assist South Africans in dealing with corruption in a more effective way, rather than mere allegations. It is just not correct for an official to send a message which is not verified or authenticated about government, especially in his capacity and in the position that he holds.”

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