Editorial

It’s early days, and many power cuts lie ahead, but De Ruyter inspires hope

02 February 2020 - 00:04 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

It is too early to say whether Eskom’s new CEO, André de Ruyter, really has what it takes to turn the crisis-ridden power utility around. But he clearly has got his head around the issues speedily. He already sounds more insightful and sensible than Eskom’s leadership has for some time. And he seems to be focused on the priorities that matter...

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