Eskom Chair Mteto Nyati unpacks: SA economy, Ramaphosa, Mkhwanazi, de Ruyter, GNU, Marokane

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In this episode of In THIS Economy? (in collaboration with Standard Bank Private), Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh sits down with Eskom Board Chair, Dr Mteto Nyati. Dr Nyati unpacks how Eskom has managed to turn the ship around loadshedding and energy security in South Africa. We further explore the South African economy and how Eskom plays a critical role in stimulating this economy. Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: [email protected] Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana ______ 0:00 - Introduction 4:27 - How Mteto was appointed on Eskom Board 7:32 - 9 systemic issues at Eskom 14:02 - Are we out of the woods? (loadshedding) 18:41 - Media narratives & double standards 23:22 - Kickstarting SA growth: business-friendly environment 25:09 - Leadership & capability across institutions 27:40 - Law and order 29:06 - Standard Banks’ role & SMEs 30:42 - G20 moment: attracting investment 33:32 - New economy: minerals, renewables, AI 40:42 - Mentors who shaped his leadership 46:10 - Outro