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Friday, May 1, 2026

'I think de Ruyter is at risk, his family probably too. He needs to take ... - CapeTalk 567

Bruce Whitfield talks to former SAA treasurer and whistleblower Cynthia Stimple, as André de Ruyter's tell-all TV interview continues to make waves in South Africa.

- André de Ruyter's tell-all interview with eNCA detailing corruption at Eskom continues to make waves in South Africa.

- The now-ex Eskom CEO was asked not to serve out his notice period and has been lambasted by senior ANC politicians.

André de Ruyter's tell-all interview with eNCA continues to cause waves in South Africa.

The now ex-Eskom CEO was asked not to serve out his notice period after his revelations of corruption at the embattled power utility.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and Mondli Gungubele, Minister in the Presidency, are among the politicians who've accused de Ruyter of rightwing tendencies among other things.

Bruce Whitfield gets some insight from Cynthia Stimpel who was treasurer at South African Airways (SAA) during Dudu Myeni's tenure as chairperson of the national carrier.

Today she is Director at Whistleblower House.

Stimpel lost her job when she tipped off Treasury about a dodgy deal between SAA and BNP Capital.

Her book about the experience is called "Hijackers on Board: How One Courageous Whistleblower Fought Against the Capture of SAA".

Does she see any parallels between her experience and that of de Ruyter, who has effectively become a whistleblower at Eskom?

When one sees any wrongdoing and speaks out about it, it's as if no-one can handle the truth or deal with what...



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