Part 8/10:
The Decline into Corruption and Mismanagement
Eskom’s troubles continued as it struggled with internal governance, rampant corruption, and project mismanagement. The ambitious power projects heavily delayed, escalating financial commitments without delivering energy. By the late 2010s, CEO André de Ruyter was appointed but soon found himself fighting various battles against entrenched interests within Eskom.
Corruption was rampant, with notorious criminal syndicates reportedly infiltrating Eskom and plundering its resources. In a shocking incident, De Ruyter was poisoned, signaling the depths of dysfunction and danger surrounding Eskom’s leadership and operational integrity.