Sikonathi Mantshantsha leaves Eskom as spokesperson
Eskom spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha will be leaving the embattled power utility at the end of February.
Mantshantsha, who is a former journalist, joined Eskom on a fixed-term contract three years ago.
His departure follows shortly after that of now-former CEO, Andre de Ruyter last week.
In a statement, Eskom says Mantshantsha led their media desk during a difficult period in which the organisation needed to restore 'trust and credibility' in its dealings with the public and stakeholders.
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"Over the course of three years, Mantshantsha helped improve Eskom’s public image by driving honest and frank communication in the media domain on Eskom’s real position during a difficult period characterised by operating difficulties and increased load shedding,” they say.
"This has seen Eskom become more accountable, agile, and transparent in its external positioning while increasing its share of voice with regular executive team briefings to the public on key developments."
Daphne Mokwena has been appointed the acting spokesperson with immediate effect.
