18 July 2023 1 Min Read

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WATCH: Refurbishing Koeberg nuclear plant

Business Day TV speaks to Princy Mthombeni, founder of Africa4Nuclear

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Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Picture: BLOOMBERG/Leon Sadiki
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Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed deep concern about delays in the refurbishment of Koeberg, SA’s sole nuclear power station. The project involves replacing all the steam generators its two units, each of which generates about 920MW of electricity. Ramakgopa says the delays could lead to prolonged and increased stages of load-shedding until 2024. Business Day TV discusses the implications with Princy Mthombeni, founder of Africa4Nuclear.
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