South Africa Announces Plans For New Nuclear Reactors Near Cape Town
Minister also says nation will revive abandoned plans for innovative PBMR
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
South Africa’s Koeberg-2 Synchronised To Grid After Extensive Long-Term Operation Programme
Cape Town nuclear plant, which began operation in 1985, could now be online until 2045
South Africa / New Nuclear Plans Delayed By ‘Up To Six Months’ Following Legal Challenges
Reactors still part of plans, but procurement process ‘must be able to stand test of time’
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