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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Eskom CEO Andre\u0301 de Ruyter has survived an alleged attempt on his life.<\/p>\n

De Ruyter confirmed to News24 that doctors had found elevated levels of cyanide in his blood on 13 December. He did not want to comment further.<\/p>\n

De Ruyter had tendered his resignation on 12 December, and it became known to the public two days later.<\/p>\n

EE Business Intelligence reported that De Ruyter became ill after “drinking a cup of coffee” at Eskom’s offices in Sunninghill. He had been vomiting and shaking, became unable to walk, then collapsed.<\/p>\n

He was then taken to the doctor, where he was diagnosed as suffering cyanide poisoning.<\/p>\n

The publication reported that De Ruyter opened a criminal case on 5 January.<\/p>\n

De Ruyter had told News24 previously that his role as CEO had began to feel “impossible”, citing a lack of support for his vision at the utility. He also slammed some government members’ public attacks of his leadership.<\/p>\n

News24 also reported on allegations that the new Eskom board, appointed last October, had tried to undermine and frustrate De Ruyter’s leadership.<\/p>\n

The latter part of 2022 was marked by heavy bouts of load shedding across the country.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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