South Africa Achieves 328 Days of Continuous Power as Kusile Station Hits Full 4,800 Megawatt Generating Capacity

President Ramaphosa tours the fully operational Kusile Power Station as it adds 4,800MW to the grid, ending 328 days of South African load shedding.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 10:20 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from EyeWitness News

Stabilizing the National Energy Grid

South Africa has reached a historic turning point in its long standing energy crisis, marking 328 consecutive days without the implementation of load shedding. Eskom officials have attributed this newfound stability to a sustained improvement in electricity generation across the national fleet. For the first time in recent years, the energy availability factor has remained consistently above 65%, providing the industrial and residential sectors with a reliable power supply that was previously deemed unattainable in the short term.

Kusile Power Station Reaches Maximum Output

The cornerstone of this operational success is the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga, which has now reached its full design capacity. President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, conducted a plant tour on Friday to witness the facility’s performance firsthand. With the final unit brought online late last year, the station is now contributing a total of 4,800 megawatts to the national grid, serving as a primary pillar of the country's baseload power.

Presidential Reflection on the Energy Crisis

During his visit to the Nkangala District Municipality, President Ramaphosa described the full activation of Kusile as a moment of significant triumph. He acknowledged that the project’s completion had faced numerous delays, leading many to doubt if the facility would ever reach its intended potential. According to the President, the realization that the station is now fully operational was a development that prompted quiet celebration within the administration, as it represents a mechanical solution to a crisis that has hindered economic growth for over a decade.