President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the appointment of Andre de Ruyter as new Eskom GCEO.
He was speaking at the South African Communist Party (SACP) Fundraising Gala Dinner in Kempton Park on Friday night.
The event was attended by several cabinet ministers including Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi. It was organised to raise funds for the SACP ahead of its elective congress next month.
#SACPDinner sitting at the table is @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa and his the first Lady Dr. Tshepo Motsepe with Minister Pravin Gordhan who is the Minister of Public Enterprise.#SACP pic.twitter.com/jdyNfav462
— SACP (@SACP1921) November 22, 2019
#SACPDinner taking place today at @EmperorsPalace. Expected guests are @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa amongst others.@MYANC #SACP towards the 4th Special National Congress. pic.twitter.com/fUUF0uJTLn
— SACP (@SACP1921) November 22, 2019
De Ruyter’s appointment was strongly criticised by the EFF and Trade Union Federation SAFTU, saying it is a regression and a slap in the face of transformation.
The ANC youth-wing slammed it as a blatant disregard of black skills and a confirmation of a deep route of white privilege in South Africa’s boardrooms.
But Ramaphosa says his administration is committed to transformation.
Meanwhile, the President has urged alliance partners the SACP, Cosatu and Sanco to renew and unite the ANC-led alliance in order to create a better life for all South Africans.
#SACPDinner @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa gives a keynote address on renewing the precious Alliance for our people so that it takes back its place in society as the leader.#SACP pic.twitter.com/ZiTkBrRhVN
— SACP (@SACP1921) November 22, 2019
#SACPDinner @PresidencyZA @CyrilRamaphosa addresses the Dinner and reinforces the importance of the Alliance which is united and strengthened by its common ideal of the envisioned South Africa that we want. @MYANC #SACP pic.twitter.com/4Ds5wybTMM
— SACP (@SACP1921) November 22, 2019
