The power entity has been operating without a CEO since the resignation of Andre de Ruyter last year.

Last month, the Chairperson of the Eskom board, Dr Mteto Nyati, said the urgency of the appointment of the CEO is part of the board’s plan to stabilise the organisation.

After addressing the G77 Summit, Ramaphosa took time to respond to pressing issues in South Africa. These relate to a court judgment on the responsibility of the state to ensure hospitals and schools have electricity.

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