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Gordhan: Radioactive leaks at Koeberg were ‘negligible’
The amounts of radioactivity released in 2014 and 2015 were 'negligible' and it was not necessary to notify the public, Gordhan said.
Why nuclear power for African countries doesn’t make sense
Are there cheaper alternatives to nuclear power to alleviate energy shortages in Africa?
Eskom burning through diesel again
The power utility's use of open cycle gas turbines has spiked in recent months, with fuel spend on these peaking power stations soaring almost 30 fold
The Koeberg contract and the letter that has caused Eskom’s latest troubles
A note by the nuclear station’s manager appears to contradict what the power company claims in its legal fight over awarding a Koeberg contract.
Fallout from nuclear tender meltdown
Eskom’s "irrational and unlawful" nuclear tender process means it will have to reconsider the issue yet again
Part of Koeberg power station to shut down
Koeberg power station will be shutting down for three months on Tuesday for maintenance, adding more impact to the shortage of power.
Losing the battle to win the war
Eskom has finally given Westinghouse most of the documents relating to the nuclear tender
Was R4bn nuke tender hijacked?
Westinghouse, the loser in a R4.1-billion tender to revamp Koeberg, claims some Eskom executives drove a revamp contract towards rival firm Areva.
Westinghouse goes to court over Koeberg tender documents
Westinghouse Electric SA is aiming to get access to documents that made Eskom decide to award French company Areva to replace its steam generators.
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