Issued by: Ministry for Public Enterprises
5 March 1997
The Minister for Public Enterprises, Stella Sigcau, has announced the appointment of REUEL KHOZA as the new Chairman of Eskom's Electricity Council with effect from 15 MARCH 1997. Dr John Maree, Chairman since 1985, is retiring on the 14 MARCH 1997.
Paying tribute to Dr Maree, Minister Sigcau said that during the period of his chairmanship Eskom had moved from a troubled organisation to its present position as the world's lowest-cost producer of electricity and a major contributor to the RDP. Eskom has become highly respected internationally as a dynamic leader in its sector and as a well-managed business. Under its formidable electrification programme more than 1,3 million South African homes have gained electricity and 400 schools a year are being "switched on". At present Eskom is connecting up more than 1 000 homes a day.
Announcing the names of members of a new Electricity Council, Minister Sigcau thanked the members of the outgoing council for their role in ensuring the sound governance and tight financial control of Eskom. The new members are:
a. Mr A J Morgan b. Mr B A Khumalo c. Dr W J Kok d. Mr M Mkwanazi e. Mr T G Dale f. Mr D B Mostert g. Mr A B Dickman h. Prof I J Lamprecht i. Mr K J Hlongwane j. Mr P L Campher k. Mr C E van Veijeren l. Mr Frans Baleni m. Mr M Ngwenda n. Mr I P Deetlefs o. Mr S E Funde p. Ms J N P Seroke q. Mr L Mangomezulu r. Mr N Majija