Accidents at South Africa’s nuclear power plant lead to questions over country’s nuclear future

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

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Is the state’s nuclear regulator able to rise to challenge of planned installation of 5.2GW of nuclear power by 2039?

Koeberg, South Africa’s sole nuclear power plant, is a symbol of the country’s past nuclear prowess . Now, the country is now looking to a new future powered by nuclear. However, a series of accidents at Koeberg this year has reignited worries over whether the operator and regulatory agency are fit for purpose as the country seeks to expand its fleet of nuclear reactors.