Eskom’s De Ruyter survives attempt on his life
He was allegedly rushed to his doctor who confirmed his symptoms as cyanide poisoning.
Eskom’s former CEO, Andre de Ruyter, allegedly survived an attempt on his life in December when his coffee was laced with poison, a day before news of his resignation leaked to the public.
BREAKING NEWS: The attempted murder of @Eskom_SA CEO Andre de Ruyter on Tuesday 13 December 2022 has been reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) yesterday 6 January 2023.
Details to follow. pic.twitter.com/aCqUTQ87Ab— Chris Yelland (@chrisyelland) January 7, 2023
Chris Yelland of EE Business Intelligence broke the story, saying the assassination attempt took place on December 13, a day after he handed in his resignation but before it became public knowledge.
De Ruyter has confirmed the attempt on his life, which took place on Tuesday 13 December 2022, a day after he submitted his resignation as CEO to the Eskom chairman, Mpho Makwana, but before this became publicly known on 14 December 2022.https://t.co/1HhJqEJRDQ
— Chris Yelland (@chrisyelland) January 7, 2023
According to Yelland, De Ruyter fell ill after drinking a cup of coffee in his office at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg. He was rushed to a doctor where his condition was diagnosed as cyanide poisoning.
De Ruyter confirmed to EE Business Intelligence that he opened a case with the SAPS on January 5.
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