Minister of Electricity welcomes developments in generation performance

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is pleased with developments in Eskom’s generation performance following the synchronisation of Kusile Power Station’s Unit 5. 
 
The unit which has been synchronised on load for the first time on 31 December 2023, as scheduled, will contribute 800MW to the national electricity grid. 
 
In welcoming these developments the Minister has emphasised that more work and efforts will continue towards adding more generation capacity to the grid to reduce and ultimately end load shedding. 
 
The Minister once again congratulates Eskom’s generation team for the continued sterling work towards stabilising the country’s generation capacity. 
 
 
Media enquires: Tsakane Khambane, Spokesperson in the Ministry of Electricity - 082 084 5566 /tsakane@presidency.gov.za
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria