Eskom using drones to support 33,369km of critical infrastructure
Eskom said that it now deploys aerial drones to inspect power lines across the country to crack down on faults and save costs.
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Eskom said that it now deploys aerial drones to inspect power lines across the country to crack down on faults and save costs.
Eskom officials at the Kusile and Matla power stations signed off on contracts that priced relays at R50,000 each, even though the market price ranged from R180 to R450.
Former Andre de Ruyter has warned that Eskom is fully aware that South Africa is heading toward a crisis unless urgent action is taken—and the time to act is now.
André de Ruyter holds firm that there were politically connected criminals within Eskom and that the power utility was plundered through politically sponsored corruption.
André de Ruyter said he was in the fortunate position where he could “toss a hand grenade over his shoulder” as he left Eskom.
There appears to be a disconnect between President Cyril Ramaphosa and electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for “laying down the law”.
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has returned to South Africa and is working within the renewable energy sector.
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has warned that unless South Africa changes its race-based policies and addresses its close ties with authoritarian regimes, it will continue deterring foreign investment.
MyBroadband compared Eskom’s performance under former chief executive André de Ruyter and new CEO Dan Marokane.