Truth to Power offers a first-hand account from André de Ruyter, who stepped into the role of Eskom CEO in 2020 and immediately confronted the scale of the crisis. This nonfiction exposé details how ageing infrastructure, failing power stations and a devastated skills base were only the visible problems; beneath the surface lay widespread corruption draining billions from the utility. From fake fuel deliveries to missing equipment, the book unpacks the systemic rot crippling South Africa’s power supply.
Blending investigative nonfiction with political reportage, Truth to Power tracks De Ruyter’s move into a world of cartels, covert operations, and sabotage as he battled criminal networks embedded inside Eskom. He also pulls back the curtain on high-level government meetings, internal resistance to reform, interference from political actors, and the fierce energy debate between coal and renewables. Candid and unflinching, the book gives a rare insider view of a national crisis still affecting every South African.
Readers interested in South African politics, corruption, governance and the country’s energy future will find this a sharp, necessary read.
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