Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane led an Eskom leadership oversight delegation to the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Election Hub in Midrand on Friday, 30 October, to review final preparations and assess the country’s readiness for the 4 November elections.
During the visit, Marokane briefed IEC Chief Electoral Officer Deacon Sy Mamabolo and the IEC leadership, including IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya, on Eskom’s extensive election support plans, the culmination of months of preparation, and the utility’s 24-hour power system monitoring capability.
With Eskom’s 43,000 Guardians on standby across the country, the organisation is prepared to support the IEC and help ensure a successful electoral process.
Beyond their professional responsibilities, the meeting brought together two senior figures in South African public life who share a strong connection to the Catholic faith.
Both men have previously been featured in The Southern Cross, where their Catholic backgrounds and the influence of faith on their respective leadership journeys were explored.
Marokane was featured in the September 2026 issue of the Southern Cross, under the cover title “Guardian of Our Lights”. The article explored the profound influence of his lifelong Catholic faith on his leadership journey, tracing his roots to his Catholic upbringing in Maboloka and Letlhabile, west of Brits. It also highlighted his family’s ties to St Zeno Parish in Letlhabile and his formative years of education at Tsogo High School in Mmakau, north-west of Pretoria.
Mamabolo, meanwhile, was profiled in The Southern Cross in December 2024 in an article titled Rev Sy Mamabolo: The Deacon Who Runs SA’s Elections. An ordained permanent deacon since 2018, he serves at the Church of the Resurrection in Bryanston, where his faith informs his commitment to servant leadership and the common good.
Their shared Catholic background added an interesting dimension to their meeting, bringing into focus the relationship between faith, public service and the responsibility of leadership.
Their collaboration highlights the importance of public service, guided by faith and common purpose.
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