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The Black Management Forum (BMF) has called for the immediate suspension of Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter.

De Ruyter has been accused of being racist for allegedly replacing black suppliers with white suppliers.

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The situation, according to the BMF, contravenes many labour laws and governance principles.

De Ruyter has been accused of trying to get rid of black suppliers to introduce white suppliers.

Suspended Eskom Chief Procurement Officer Solly Tshitangano had made an array of allegations against him.

Andre de Ruyter, BMF calls for Eskom CEO’s suspension racism allegations

The Black Management Forum has called for the immediate suspension of Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter as investigations into allegations of racism are ongoing. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images

De Ruyter spoke on Monday, 15 March about the state of the embattled power utility.

The CEO added that he will not tolerate corruption.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.