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Inner circles | South Africa
Dan Marokane and his backers seek to reenergise Eskom

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane in Johannesburg, on 26 April 2024. © James Oatway/Reuters

As he tries to restore the credibility of the public utility, where corrupt practices have been rampant, the Eskom boss can count on technical experts well-versed in the inner workings of the company as well as the unflagging support of its chairman and of the electricity and energy minister. [...]

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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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