State-owned company chairman’s salary increased from R1.4 million to R2.7 million in a year

• Eskom's chairman Mteto Nyati's salary increased from R1.4 million to R2.7 million in a year, which is not excessive as claimed by OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage, but rather reflects a new remuneration structure that aligns directors' fees with actual work performed.
• The remuneration of Eskom's board chairpersons increased significantly, with some members earning up to R20,000 a day, and the board held fewer meetings in 2025 than in 2024.
• The move is seen as an attempt to address governance requirements and respond to heightened governance demands, but critics argue that it does not address the underlying issue of excessive board fees and conflicts of interest.