André de Ruyter has resigned as Eskom’s chief executive.
News24 reported that he handed in his resignation letter to Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana earlier this week.
The resignation comes after repeated calls for Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to fire De Ruyter.
De Ruyter has been under increased pressure after load shedding was ramped up in recent weeks.
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe also accused Eskom of trying to overthrow the state.
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