Truth to Power (book)
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| Author | André de Ruyter |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
| Published | 14 May 2023 |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| ISBN | 9781776390625 |
| Website | https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za/book/truth-power-my-three-years-inside-eskom/9781776390625 |
Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom is a 2023 book by ex-Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter.[1]
It chronicles his three years at South Africa's state energy provider, Eskom. Fearing political forces might prevent its sale, the book was released ahead of schedule, and without warning, on the 14th of May, 2023.
The book details Eskom's systematic downfall through political meddling of the ruling ANC party,[2] to organised syndicates who looted, pillaged and stole from the state utility.
The book comes on the heels of a series of explosive television interviews,[3] in which de Ruyter openly accused the ANC of being the cause of almost all the issues at Eskom that were causing the country to suffer significant loadshedding.
The book received wide media coverage in the days following its release, with several newspapers publishing extracts online.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Eskom power crisis[edit]
Primarily, the book outlines the systemic and often-politically supported wholesale looting of Eskom, from its supplies, to machinery. Also alleged is orchestrated sabotage, in which power stations and their power-producing machinery were deliberately made to fail.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom". Penguin Random House South Africa. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ Seeletsa, Molefe (26 April 2023). "'Too many cooks in the kitchen': De Ruyter says he resigned due to Gordhan, new Eskom board". The Citizen. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ Derby, Ron (23 February 2023). "Eskom's Andre De Ruyter leaves with immediate effect after damning television interview about ANC corruption". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Andre De Ruyter's Truth To Power: The End of Days". Daily Maverick. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "De Ruyter: Eskom at the Mercy of Hooligans". City Press. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "De Ruyter Goes for Round 2 on Eskom Corruption in Explosive Tell-all Book". Business Tech. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "De Ruyter compares Ramaphosa to a 'genial country club manager' in new book". The Citizen. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Truth to Power: The Book Everyone Needs to Read". African Reporter. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.