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ANDRE DE RUYTER

Eskom’s repairs during lockdown have cut risk of load-shedding

The risk of load-shedding this winter has been significantly reduced thanks to Eskom’s aggressive short-term maintenance drive during the Covid-19 lockdown. At an Eskom state of the system briefing on Thursday, COO Jan Oberholzer said it…

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Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says a new maintenance plan, which is supported by the Eskom board, will ensure plant maintenance is done according to schedules set up by original equipment manufacturers. Image: Supplied
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Eskom will ‘stick rigorously to maintenance plan’ and buy excess electricity

Will change maintenance plan to ensure improved plant performance Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says SA’s power utility has adopted a comprehensive maintenance plan which will enable it to perform the necessary rigorous maintenance on its…

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Andre de Ruyter was a surprise choice for Eskom CEO but public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan said that after extensive interviews all ministers agreed on the appointment.Image: Supplied
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Andre de Ruyter: four things you need to know about the new Eskom CEO

Andre de Ruyter has been appointed head of Eskom. He takes over after months of speculation about who would replace Phakamani Hadebe, who resigned in July. Here are four things you need to know about De Ruyter: Corporate experience De…

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