South Africa nuclear energy

Eskom has extended its nuclear site review deadline by three weeks, but critics say 2,700 pages of documentation makes meaningful public input impossible.

South African officials stress the need for open, evidence-based discussions to change public misconceptions about nuclear energy and refine national energy policies.

South Africa’s Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, seeks expert advice to determine the viability of nuclear energy in addressing the country’s energy crisis.

In a crucial move for South Africa’s energy stability, the NNR extends Koeberg Unit 1’s life until 2044, with a decision on Unit 2 pending.