Oakbay, Eskom director, Gupta man Mark Pamensky to Zondo: ‘I know nothing’
Mark Pamensky allegedly shared Eskom information with the Guptas that helped them in their R2.15bn purchase of Optimum Coal Holdings.
Mark Pamensky allegedly shared Eskom information with the Guptas that helped them in their R2.15bn purchase of Optimum Coal Holdings.
For South Africa, the Zuma administration has been much longer than an annus horribilis. You might rather call his rule the vae tempus (horrible period).
The JSE is considering suspending Gupta-owned Oakbay Energy and Resources because it longer has an audit committee chairperson, sponsor or transfer secretary.
The resignation of Eskom CEO Brian Molefe who was followed shortly by Mark Pamensky shows something is happening behind the scenes. The momentum is growing and the tipping point is near.
It is often darkest before the dawn. And after Gupta deployed Mark Pamensky’s resignation from Eskom’s board yesterday, that might well prove the case.
Eskom CEO Brian Molefe gave South Africa its own Jimmy Swaggart moment. Except that despite overwhelming evidence, he blamed everyone but himself.
Alec Hogg received an email yesterday from Gupta Media reporter Sipho Jack, requesting a response to allegations about a conspiracy to discredit Iqbal Survé.
After KPMG, Sasfin and now two of SA’s Big Four banks have very publicly severed ties with the Guptas, the identify of their “enlightened” institution is awaited with interest.
Biznews community member Daniel Sutherland thinks a name change for Eskom is in order as the current board, CEO and CFO are completely captured by the Guptas.
Mark Pamensky was appointed to the Eskom board three months after joining the board of Gupta-owned Oakbay Resources and Energy, Eskom revealed.