Former Eskom chair Jabu Mabuza passes away due to Covid-19

Former chairperson and acting chief executive officer (CEO) of Eskom, Jabu Mabuza, has passed away, reportedly due to Covid-19 complications.

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Mabuza, 58, during a long business career, also previously served as chairperson of Telkom and was also a former CEO gambling group, Tsogo Sun.

He is also a former president of Business Unity South Africa (Busa).

Mabuza is survived by his wife and three children.

Compiled by Neo Thale