CAPE TOWN - Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday announced that the Eskom board would be reconstituted and restructured.
The minister met members of the board, whose terms expired last year, and whose positions were extended subject to a review.
Gordhan informed the board, chaired by professor Malegapuru Makgoba, a review had been finalised and members would be informed of the outcome of the process.
In a statement, the department of public enterprises indicated that government would deliberate on the reconstitution of a new and restructured Eskom board and an announcement would be made in due course.
Gordhan said he was in constant communication with the board on various matters pertaining to the “current generation challenges” and other energy-related matters such as procurement, recruitment of former and experienced Eskom employees as well as combating fraud and corruption.
The Public Enterprises Department said Gordhan thanked the current board for their service during the most challenging period for the entity.
