Brian Molefe. Image: File Photo
This just in: Eskom’s Brian Molefe has quit
Just two weeks ago Eskom CEO Brian Molefe found himself implicated in the ‘State of Capture’ report, which placed him at the Guptas’ Saxonwold residence 19 times.
Brian Molefe. Image: File Photo
Looks like the Saxonwold Shebeen saga was just too much to handle for Molefe, who on Friday tendered his resignation as head of Eskom. He said in a statement that, in the interest of Eskom and the general public he had to make the decision to step down.
Here’s an excerpt from his statement:
“I have, in the interests of good corporate governance, decided to leave my employ at Eskom from 1 January 2017. I do so voluntarily: indeed I wish to pay tribute to the unfailing support I have had since I took up office form the chairman, the Board and with those with whom it has been my privilege to work. Together we brought Eskom back from the brink.”
“I wish to reiterate that this act is not an admission of wrongdoing on my part. It is rather what I feel to be the correct thing to do in the interests of the company and corporate governance.”
Soon after the announcement, Twitter users got stuck in:
#Zumanext @Fin24 Brian Molefe can be found in a #shebeen in saxonworld for comment. @CNN @brucebusiness #shebeeninsaxonwold pic.twitter.com/ZTFfZqh4Sz
— david zidel (@david_zidel) November 11, 2016
Brian Molefe is probably gonna move to Dubai & join his friends from the #SaxonwoldShebeen
— Atul (@Mr_Ndilula_JR) November 11, 2016
#BrianMolefe getting ready for higher office? Minister Brian Molefe 2017 maybe? I for one won't be surprised…
— Sir TK Matlala (@tokollom) November 11, 2016
Brian Molefe stepping down!!… aaa…. no more #SaxonwoldShebeen visits… but.. #StateCaptureReport one suspect down 9 more to go!!
— Leaha Dennis (@koden0622) November 11, 2016
