By Johnathan Paoli
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced a series of developments in South Africa’s nuclear energy programme, declaring that the country is entering “a new era” in securing clean, reliable baseload power.
Speaking during a media briefing on Sunday, Ramokgopa outlined progress at Koeberg, fresh momentum for new nuclear builds, and the revival of the country’s once-stalled Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) programme.
“South Africa is transitioning at a pace it can afford. We are reindustrialising, rebuilding research capabilities, creating advanced skills, and positioning South Africa as a continental and global nuclear leader. The era of nuclear is here and South Africa intends to claim its rightful place,” he said.
At the centre of the update is Koeberg, Africa’s only nuclear power station.
Ramokgopa confirmed that Eskom has completed the replacement of all three steam generators on Koeberg Unit 1 and has now finished the same
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