President Cyril Ramaphosa to visit Kusile Power Station

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 10 April 2026, visit Eskom’s Kusile Power Station in Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga.

The President will be accompanied by Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Eskom management. 

This visit allows the President to witness progress made in restoring the nation's energy security.

The President will be provided with a comprehensive operational briefing from Eskom’s leadership and technical teams.

The briefing will highlight the tangible advancements towards enhanced generation capacity. 

The President's visit will affirm the dedication shown by the engineers, technicians, and workers at Kusile Power Station who were instrumental in the Eskom generation recovery efforts.

The President will interact with all Eskom Power Station General Managers at the event.

Details of the visit are as follows:

Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: Kusile Power Station, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga

NB: Note that all media related queries MUST be directed at Eskom and not The Presidency.

Media Accreditation details:

Media representatives interested in covering the President's visit are invited to submit their details (Full Name, Media House, ID/Passport Number) to Eskom Media Desk at mediadesk@eskom.co.za. Deadline for Accreditation is Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 12h00.

Note to Editors:

As Kusile Power Station is designated as a National Key Point, strict safety and security protocols will be enforced. All media personnel are required to wear safety shoes or flat, closed-toe shoes. Hard hats and reflective vests will be supplied on-site.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria