Eskom board chairman Ben Ngubane has resigned from his post, Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown announced late on Monday night.
“Dr Ngubane formally tendered his resignation, which I accepted,” Brown said in a statement.
Eskom’s chair #BenNgubane, who is named twice in the #GuptaLeaks, resigned late last night.
Full statement on #BenNgubane resigning as #ESKOM board chairman & non-executive director. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/Z4m1bl2QE5
— Mweli Masilela (@mwelimasilela) June 13, 2017
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#BenNgubane When is the flight to Dubai? pic.twitter.com/4MhKbEz8mo
— Kholisa (@JustKholii_) June 13, 2017
“I would like to thank Dr Ngubane for his contribution to turning Eskom around since the load shedding days of 2014/15, and wish him well in the future.”
Brown appointed Zethembe Khoza as the interim board chairman “until I am able to take new Board appointments to Cabinet for approval”.
Baba these guys means business, they are getting us one by one. You’re next! #BenNgubane pic.twitter.com/ohg91IK9Su
— Azania Afrika (@SAYoungLion) June 13, 2017
EFF says the resignation of #BenNgubane Eskom must be followed by an investigation into his alleged involvement in state capture.
– African News Agency (ANA)
