The African National Congress (ANC) is still reeling after
Eskom’s outgoing CEO, André de Ruyter, accused party members of being involved
in corrupt activities at the power utility.
De Ruyter said this during an interview that was both
highly praised and criticised.
Several organisations hailed De Ruyter as a hero for
finally speaking up, while others lambasted him for making the accusations
without proper evidence.
The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bbhengu, says they have
given De Ruyter seven days to substantiate his claims or face criminal charges
for contravention of the law.
"We draw attention to the provisions of Section 34 of the Prevention and Combating Corrupt Activities Act, 2004, which make it illegal for any person in authority not to report an act or information or corruption and criminality," she said.
Since De Ruyter's revelations, the party's senior leaders have been criticizing him for most of last week. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele labelled him as a "failure and right-wing".
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