‘We challenge you’ – ANC’s Fikile Mbalula calls on André de Ruyter to provide evidence for ‘baseless’ corruption claims at Eskom

This is definitely not the end of it. I have no doubt there will be a lot more coming from his trip abroad and into the safety of the west. It will be interesting to see if the plant a stooge in the CEO position to comply with their corrupt masters or whether there will be a genuine attempt to fix this issue with full political backing. Somehow I doubt it. Certainly no euro CEO's - they can't keep their mouth shut. With the price of electricity climbing at a rate way above inflation - the business should be really strong - but that's not the case. De Ruyter must be correct on this issue, or the business would be booming. I want to rather see the ANC justify why the cost of electricity rises at a huge pace while the generation is dropping like a stone. The only answer is De Ruyter's. A really brave man - we need more of him in SA.

Mr Mbalula, Mr De Ruter recently survived poisoned coffee and you expect him to name names you're perfectly familiar with? The incompetence lies with the governing party, which has been shown up time and again. Flip through the Zondo Commission's reports for a recap of what is really unacceptable to the people of this country.

Another bout of hysteria by mr FixFokol. Tragic but hilarious. Commenting on another article one of your readers said he is about as useful as a chocolate fireplace. I wholeheartedly agree.

Who would you believe - a CEO with better options in the private sector who tries to turn things around, faces resistance and political attacks, experiences death threats and an attempt on his life, but still speaks out. Vs the ANC.... which denies that it is corrupt. ?

Politicians may say anything and do anything. CEO's, those who have the real responsibility, may not. Did it ever occur to Mr Mbalula that it was the ANC's political meddling, from the time of Thabo Mbeki that is mainly responsible for bringing Eskom to its knees? And all other SOE's? Is his memory so short that he forgets the verdict of the Zondo Commission?

Mbalula past speaks for itself. The stronger the denials the weaker they sound.

I would really request that DM and others pursue this more thoroughly. Follow the money! It would be really interesting to know where the ANC got its funds from before the limit of R100k without reporting was legislated. Failure of SOE's and ANC (in)solvency coinciding is just too much of a coincidence. Now the ANC wants to increase the limit, not a chance.

I think it would be great for the ANC to take De Ruyter to court then all the information he has would be made public. I think this is the last thing the ANC will do, Minister Fear Fokkol is a moron of note.

Where is the president. The president runs goverment not the secretary general. It is all tell and all very worring.

Mbalula, Mantashe and even our finance minister's reactions are spine chilling at best. The rotten ANC is going to continue the war against our country due to the deep and shameless greed and corruption. The ANC, yes the entire organisation, don't care about the poor, the voters or anyone else, period!

Nobody I know, believes one word that comes out of the mouth of the ANC …they wouldn’t know or acknowledge the truth if it hit them in the face! The ANC has had 30 years to prove they are worthy of the position as the Government of SouthAfrica and all they’ve done is steal, cheat and lie and more of the same. Corrupt, inept and pathetic are the only words to describe these turkeys….. and they have joined all the other governments of African countries who couldn’t organise a pissup in a brewery but certainly know how to rob the taxpayer and feather their own nests with illgotten gains. What a bunch of useless lying oxygen thieves!

"... while affirming that the ANC “is not corrupt” and does not protect individuals involved in wrongdoing." But the thing is, we are already aware of massive corruption and hiding of corruption within the ANC, so it's quite easy to believe De Ruyter, isn't it? Sorry, Mbalula, how about you give us some proof to the contrary, m'kay?

I fear for Mr de Ruyter - TIA ! 60-70 hired killers in the mix ( as with taxis , ANC councillors etc etc ) I think when we look back at history , these revelations will have the same outcome as the shocking events ( with huge respect) concerning Mr Biko . But if you have an ANC ( racial usually ) scapegoat , the masses will believe - and this beautiful country will continue to be strangled . And the moderate / sensible opposition ( who do not absurdly call each other " comrade " - about 80 years after relevance ) will continue to squabble because someone's wife had an affair . Shame on you all !

De Ruyter should just submit the entire Zondo report as proof of ANC corruption, maybe as an addendum to whatever he found.

And our president in ensuring peace in the rest of Africa. Don't blame him, I wouldn't want to deal with the utter chaos caused by his colleagues. Mbalula is terrifyingly stupid in his comments. Even he can't believe the crap he talks. He is as crooked as the rest of them. What the hell happened to follow-the-dots Gordhan. So sad to see a previously good man join the mafia crooks! Sies! Down with the ANC. KICK THEM OUT.

No sane South African believes a word the ANC or its corrupt politicians say. They have destroyed almost every state organ and laid waste to the economy. No-one else in power. Just the ANC. For 28 years. Total control. And yet the ANC’s minions fling the mud far and wide, for there’s nary even a dirty nappy anywhere within the ANC! Despite bluster and protestations, their dwindling ranks reveal the chilling depth of their heartless depravity.

Get lost Mbalula! You are nothing but a pathetic clown and a buffoon to boot in the Carl Niehaus mould. All hot toxic air in typical fashion. It is your odious party and government that has stolen this country blind and betrayed its people. What more proof do you need? Just look at the state of this country. What you people touch turns to theft, breakage and destruction. De Ruyter doesn’t have to prove anything, especially to imbeciles like you and your party. Everybody knows that Eskom and most other SOEs are huge feeding troughs for you degenerates. It is only those like you that willingly and knowingly turn a blind eye to it that demand proof. Wake up!!

What is striking is Mbalula's extremely melodramatic outrage vs De Reyter's calm, even-toned responses in the interview, simply telling the truth. The ESKOM saga should be turned into an opera or a musical at the very least

I really think the onus is now on the thugs that run our country to provide evidence that they are not involved… ha ha ha What a brave man.. we are done

Completely failed, you are speaking of yourself Mbalula,you and your useless thieving cohorts.

After neglecting and mismanagement of a utility for about 26 years, the ANC expected a single man to rectify the problem in 3 years (without support and undermining his efforts). A lot of corruption (or gross inefficiency) is going on under the camouflage of BBBEE as well, if you look at Eskom (and all state departments and local governments) contracts. I just hope that Mr de Ruyter kept copies of the cases reported to the police. In Mbalula’s rant it is a question of the wood fired pot calling a shiny stainless steel pot, black

I fear for the lives of ADR and his family. Hopefully someone, like Rob Hersov or AfriForum, will volunteer to protect them from this terrible organisation

“The ANC does not support corruption. The ANC is not corrupt. The ANC will not protect corrupt individuals,” Mbalula claimed. Mmmm. Justice Zondo, what do you make of that statement? How many billion Rands spent, tons of paper processed, reports made which proved the above statement wrong. The empty vessel Mbalula makes the most noise.

People in glass houses should not throw stones.

Fikile is clearly completely unaware of the Zondo Report. Of course there is massive theft and corruption at Eskom: why hasn't this been investigated and why are there so few prosecutions? Political interference, probably. This has been widely reported on the BBC World Service and Eskom has declined to comment on allegations of corruption - can anyone guess why?

COP26 $8,5B donors must insist that the disbursement of this fund should be managed by De Ruyter.

I suppose the appointment of Zweli Mkhize to Luthuli House is proof that the ANC takes corruption seriously........ NOOOOT

The taxpayer challengers you, Fikile Bhalula to prove that he is wrong! Start by giving us our electricity back! This SOE was a functioning successful unit when the ANC took over and look it it now. That to me, says it all and is proof enough!

"Argument weak shout louder" is typical Mbalula style. The chilling start to that interview where Annika Larsen says she felt it was important to hear de Rutter because he was at risk of death will stay with me for a long time. The ANC is dangerous when cornered by honest citizens and whistle blowers

I simply can not add anything more to all the painfully but truthful comments below. Let's hope and pray that the overwhelming populous has the foresight to see through these lies and vote for change in 2024.

If you whistleblow, you get poisoned or shot, failing which, you get called a traitor and hung out to dry by the very people that asked/ paid you to whistleblow. Zapiro no doubt is working on a cartoon.

What’s done in darkness will come to light. Wow to you that call evil good and good evil.

Knee jerk from Mr Do Fokol. A simple lesson for you is if I wanted to be released with immediate effect, I will speak the TRUTH and you will do the rest. He played you lot like fools. He also knows that you will blow hot air and NEVER take him to court to expose yourselves. The DA is going to do that. TheANC gave him support until he will not allow cabinet members or anybody to eat - $8.5 million??? Even if the ANC does investigate. - corrupt people will be appointed to investigate corrupt cabinet members is going nowhere

As "swallows", we spend half the year in SA, and half in Europe. We find it particularly annoying to pay for a 24/7 service that is cut off up to eight or ten hours a day. Prices here for electricity are not cheap. In France there would be riots, and a strong possibility that those responsible would be guillotined. Why Saffers just shrug their shoulders and put up with it is beyond our understanding.

The time of your credibility has long left you Mr Mbulala, oh serpentine speaker for LaLa Land Inc. currently ensconced as a card paying member and feeder at the trough in LaLaVille, painfully paid for by the impoverished citizens of SA, you know, don't you, that real country with real citizens, disempowered as they are. As you rightfully say, better to keep them in the dark, given a bit of light there will be a pandemic of right wingers demanding accountability. Can't have that, defend the trough at all costs Mr Lala of Lalaland, it's only at the expense of every good person in SA after all. Nothing to worry your important self about. What a Feeder!

The only challenge Mr Fokol should issue is to a poodle in a bubble bath.

Typical of the ANC. Attack the individual and ignore the problem. Rather they should look into the problems and sort them out. What good is taking de ruyter to court when he has stated that his concerns have fallen on deaf ears and totally ignored. Just wasting more taxpayers money and perpetuating the problem and not doing their own job.

'Hope' - a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. In 1993, when living in Umtata, we saw the writing on the wall. In 2023, when living in Australia, we are reading the copious writings on the walls. Any expectation for change in the affairs of South Africa will be for the worse. Nothing and no-one will ever reverse the decline to the lowest common denominator. Don't fool yourself that a knight in shining armour will save the day. If you can leave the country, your hope for a better future will deliver better things. As hard as it was to go then, we have celebrated our common sense that overcame the emotion to stay. While the ANC has been destroying everything for 30 years in SA, we have enjoyed 30 years of living a wonderful life in a true democracy, where everything works every day. Expecting a better Government if the ANC is defeated, is as possible as nailing a bubble to a wall.

More lies from a minion of the biggest criminal gang in the country - the good old #voetsekANC. The parasites destroying SA's future one tender at a time while supporting war criminals like Putin.

Glub.. Glub.... Glub... Glub.....

Sadly, a better way to describe his claims is inevitable rather than baseless. There was the tiniest part of me that had some hope for the ANC under Ramaphosa, but in this instance, the moment Gwede started opening his mouth those few months ago, there was clearly something to be hidden. I wish the majority of the population would see and understand the sick and evil people running this country. This ANC government is one that will happily let the population suffer, will seemingly try to assassinate people, kill whistleblowers and more all for their own greed.

So much has changed since we all got to vote in 94 . Forget all the allegations etc etc . Fact is , Escom has been run as an SOE by the ANC . It is in its death throes . All thanks to the ANC . They are jointly responsible . Can you take a political party to court ? Yes the plants are old , am 68 I work ok :-) That is apart from the bad design from Hitatchi /ANC . Just wonder how long a repair lasts ? If we cut some corners , will be back next month ! Just wonder about all the shock and aprobium . What sunglasses were you wearing 15 years ago ? In 2-3 years time , a few small stations will be forced to close . Koeberg ? Dodgy at best costs billions for not much . Sure , go solar , less income for Escom . I was a Cub , then a Boy Scout , am prepared . Regime change is only a start . 2024 , if it does not happen , tough . I am single and have a few good years to live . Escom cannot maintain the fleet , why ? You take your car in for service and it breaks on the forecourt ? STS is fix one unit properly at a time . Why not last 6 months ? Get all the teams in one place , fix it and move . That said , anyone seeking to 'liberate ' my solar panels , does so at their peril ! Regardless of what the ex CEO said , could have spoken earlier , what is the worst they can do ? Fire you ? Fact still remains the ANC is solely resonsible .

We should ask a former investigative journalist who exposed Eskom shenanigans for 15 years, who is now the utilities spokesperson to reveal all??? It’s time to speak out Mr Sikonathi Mantshantsha!

This is the worst statement to date by this utter bonehead! It is too sad to be funny any more. What do you take us for? Maybe tell us why everything is broken, nothing works, the country is bankrupt, people are hungry and destitute? Not the ANC? Not idiots like you? How did this happen? Come on - TELL US!

The truth often hurts. What you do with it is the mark of true leadership.

Not entirely surprising, but still shocking to hear from ADR that the COP26 $8.5 billion is under threat due to efforts by the state to "water down" the governance structures around it.

Please God let the ANC take him to court. This way in the discovery process we will know all there is to know. Not going to happen! Please Andre take up the challenge!

Why was Hitachi fined U$ 19m for Foreign Corrupt Practices in bribing the ANC via Chancellor House? Was that not just a little bit corrupt, or the ANC’s turn to eat a bit?

I am being prevented from posting a comment because when I press Post, this message comes up" "Links and/or URLs are not allowed, please remove the URL and re-submit your comment" My comment has no links or URL's. What is going on? DM. Please advise.

What fascinates me is that no-one else seems to have watched the Checkpoint episode that directly preceded Anika Larsen's interview of Andre de Ruyter on ENCA. Much of the corruption that De Ruyter referred to was graphically illustrated in that programme. I don't think it is necessary to take him to court - must we demand everything on a plate? - he dropped so many clues: the 4 cartels, the private parking-lot in (was it?) Emahleni where the ultra-wealthy beneficiaries of Eskom corruption are allowed to park their luxury cars, etc; the cabinet minister who is known to be 'feeding'... Not long ago he announced that 3 illegal coal-storage facilities where coal was being exchanged for shale had been discovered. When Eskom had gathered enough evidence, these were reported to police and the head-honchos were arrested. Only to be RELEASED THE VERY NEXT DAY! How hard can it be to trace these cases, these coal storage fields, those arrested and released? This is where we need you Afriforum... OUTA... even the DA, to follow up. De Ruyter has already been called 'right-wing' by that lazy idiot Mbalula, so what's to lose? Sticks and stones...