Sikonathi Mantshantsha will clock in for his final day as Eskom spokesperson on Tuesday (28 February), when his three-year fixed-term employment contract involves an finish.
The state-owned energy utility introduced Mantshantsha’s separation from the entity in an announcement on Monday. His exit follows that of Eskom CEO André de Ruyter lower than per week in the past when his remaining day on the helm of the utility was abruptly moved up by a month.
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Mantshantsha is a former journalist who as soon as wrote critically of the ability utility.
In keeping with the assertion, he was appointed to steer the media desk throughout a troublesome interval by which the organisation wanted to “restore belief and creditability” in its dealings with the general public and stakeholders.
Former journalist Sikonathi Mantshantsha joined Eskom ‘throughout a troublesome interval’ three years in the past. Picture: Equipped
“Over the course of three years, Mantshantsha helped enhance Eskom’s public picture by driving trustworthy and frank communication within the media area on Eskom’s actual place throughout a troublesome interval characterised by working difficulties and elevated load shedding,” the utility stated.
“This has seen Eskom develop into extra accountable, agile, and clear in its exterior positioning whereas growing its share of voice with common govt workforce briefings to the general public on key developments.”
Within the phrases of Eskom interim Group CEO Calib Cassim: “Sikonathi has been the catalyst in Eskom enhancing transparency and frequency of knowledge sharing, coping with a number of troublesome media engagements throughout his tenure.
“Eskom is grateful for his contribution to our organisation, and we want him effectively throughout his subsequent journey.”
Daphne Mokwena, present senior supervisor for the retail centre of excellence, will take over as chief of the media desk as performing group spokesperson with speedy impact whereas the utility begins the hunt for a everlasting spokesperson.
Mokwena has been with the utility for 21 years and has, amongst others, served as Gauteng buyer providers senior supervisor and Gauteng distribution spokesperson, coping with “difficult points akin to Soweto debt” to Eskom.
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