Eskom

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    Eskom is a company that supplies the electricity. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers and redistributors.

    TypePrivate
    Founded1923
    HQSandton, ZAMap
    Websiteeskom.co.za
    Employee Ratings3.6More

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    Employees (est.) (Apr 2021)34,470(+2%)
    Cybersecurity ratingAMore

    Key People/Management at Eskom

    Malegapuru Makgoba

    Malegapuru Makgoba

    Chairman
    André de Ruyter

    André de Ruyter

    Group Chief Executive
    Calib Cassim

    Calib Cassim

    Chief Financial Officer
    Pulane Molokwane

    Pulane Molokwane

    Board Member
    Banothile Makhubela

    Banothile Makhubela

    Board Member
    Nelisiwe Magubane

    Nelisiwe Magubane

    Board Member
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    Eskom Office Locations

    Eskom has an office in Sandton
    Sandton, ZA (HQ)
    Megawatt Park Maxwell Drive Sunninghill
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    Eskom Financials and Metrics

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    Founding Date

    		1923

    Eskom latest funding size

    		$1.4 b

    Eskom investors

    		KfW Bankengruppe, African Development Bank
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    Eskom Cybersecurity Score

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    A

    91/100

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    Eskom News and Updates

    April 30, 2021

    South Africa's Eskom and Unions to Start Key Wage Talks Next Week

    South African state utility Eskom will start a fresh round of wage negotiations with trade unions next week, it said on Friday, warning any disputes could impact its ability to supply electricity
    April 28, 2021

    Eskom and the Msunduzi Municipality Sign Active Partnership Agreement to Assist the Municipality With Network Maintenance and Capacity Building

    Eskom is pleased to announce that this morning it entered into an Active Partnership Agreement with the Msunduzi Municipality, in terms of which Eskom has been appointed as Network Maintenance Services agent and to assist the municipality with capacity building and skills transfer. This three-year a…
    April 26, 2021

    Eskom Loses Supply to Hennenman and Whites

    A fault on the Eskom network between Virginia Terminal, Hennenman and Whites Substations in the Free State resulted in a loss of supply to Hennenman and Whites this morning
    April 23, 2021

    South Africa Seeks Extradition of Former Eskom Contractor

    South African prosecutors said they are seeking the extradition of a British national who’s been implicated in a fraudulent deal with the state power company
    April 19, 2021

    South African Utility Eskom Says Oracle Halts Technical Support

    The state power utility has been in a disagreement with Oracle, which initially claimed Eskom underpaid it by about 7.3 billion rand ($511 million), before reducing the amount to 380 million rand. Eskom is only prepared to pay 166 million rand, spokesman Sikonathi Mantshantsha said by phone Monday
    April 14, 2021

    No Power Cuts Planned for Wednesday, Says Eskom

    Power utility Eskom says says it is not planning any power cuts for Wednesday after the country's generation capacity improved
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     Eskom Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Eskom founded?

      Eskom was founded in 1923.

    • Who are Eskom key executives?

      Eskom's key executives are Malegapuru Makgoba, André de Ruyter and Calib Cassim.

    • How many employees does Eskom have?

      Eskom has 34,470 employees.

    • Who are Eskom competitors?

      Competitors of Eskom include FirstEnergy, Direct Energy and Entergy.

    • Where is Eskom headquarters?

      Eskom headquarters is located at Megawatt Park Maxwell Drive Sunninghill, Sandton.

    • Where are Eskom offices?

      Eskom has an office in Sandton.

    • How many offices does Eskom have?

      Eskom has 1 office.