Second ESKOM Executive Quits Job
The
chief executive of Eskom, South Africa's power firm, Jacob Maroga has quit his
job, only days after denying he was to quit and sparking a race row.
Jacob Maroga's resignation was reportedly announced by company chairman Bobby
Godsell a week ago.
Mr. Maroga, who is black, denied it and Mr Godsell, who is white, was himself
forced to quit amid racism accusations.
Mr Godsell resigned on Monday. His resignation may have been prompted by
criticisms by the Youth Wing of the African National Congress which accused Mr.
Godsell, who is white, of racism.
Chairman Bobby Godsell announced Mr. Maroga's resignation after a controversy
which local media reported earlier this month, but days later Mr. Maroga said he
had not resigned, claiming it had been a misunderstanding.
In 2008 South Africa was hit by a power crisis with black-outs threatening the
nation's economy.
Last year Eskom, which generates 95% of South Africa's electricity, lost 9.7
billion rand.
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