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National Nuclear Regulator

Both Koeberg units offline after unexpected shutdown and planned maintenance

Business Maverick

Both Koeberg units offline after unexpected shutdown and planned maintenance

By Kristin Engel

South Africa’s fork in the road — does it take the path of nuclear power, or people’s power?

Our Burning Planet

South Africa’s fork in the road — does it take the path of nuclear power, or people’s power?

By Gabriel Klaasen, Lydia Petersen and Maia Nangle

Koeberg Unit 1 can operate until 2044 despite concerns, says nuclear regulator

Our Burning Planet

Koeberg Unit 1 can operate until 2044 despite concerns, says nuclear regulator

By Ethan van Diemen

Civil society and Eskom at odds over proposal to extend Koeberg’s life by 20 years

Our Burning Planet

Civil society and Eskom at odds over proposal to extend Koeberg’s life by 20 years

By Kristin Engel

Nuclear watchdog activist still out in the cold, with plan by Mantashe and regulator to petition higher court

South Africa

Nuclear watchdog activist still out in the cold, with plan by Mantashe and regulator to petition higher court

By Victoria O’Regan

Court castigates Gwede Mantashe on axing of anti-nuclear activist, denies leave to appeal

South Africa

Court castigates Gwede Mantashe on axing of anti-nuclear activist, denies leave to appeal

By Victoria O’Regan

Further delay in life extension of Koeberg nuclear reactor worsens power outlook

South Africa

Further delay in life extension of Koeberg nuclear reactor worsens power outlook

By Chris Yelland

The Bull in a china shop – Gwede Mantashe

Maverick News

The Bull in a china shop – Gwede Mantashe

By Richard Calland

Fired community representative battles Mantashe in court bid to be reinstated on board of nuclear regulator

Maverick Citizen

Fired community representative battles Mantashe in court bid to be reinstated on board of nuclear regulator

By Leila Dougan

Calls for Eskom to lift veil of silence on R20bn plan to extend Koeberg's lifespan

South Africa

Calls for Eskom to lift veil of silence on R20bn plan to extend Koeberg's lifespan

By Onke Ngcuka

Eastern Cape’s Thyspunt nuke power plant site a no go for now, says regulator

Business Maverick

Eastern Cape’s Thyspunt nuke power plant site a no go for now, says regulator

By Sasha Planting

Peter Becker, sacked from the National Nuclear Regulator Board, won’t go down without a fight

Business Maverick

Peter Becker, sacked from the National Nuclear Regulator Board, won’t go down without a fight

By Sasha Planting