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South Africa: 'Critical Milestone' Reached in Nuclear Energy Plans
SAPA, 17 December 2014
A "critical milestone" has been reached in South Africa's plans to build new nuclear power stations, the presidency announced on Wednesday. Read more »
A "critical milestone" has been reached in plans to increase nuclear power capacity, though critics have warned it may cost the country more than of R1 trillion.
Koeberg nuclear power station (file photo).
South Africans have been left in the dark during a series of power cuts which may continue into 2015. Read more »
The collapse of a coal silo at Majbuba power station has constrained the country's electrical grid, forcing Eskom to institute load shedding to avoid potential blackouts. Read more »
The country's national treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained - this while opposition ... Read more »
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