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Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

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Minister Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

Ramokgopa’s 20GW renewables plan is a sharp turn from IRP2023

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Zuma and energy minister at odds over nuclear adviser

Zuma and energy minister at odds over nuclear adviser

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Government making progress in nuclear build

Government making progress in nuclear build

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Necsa unpacks the benefits of nuclear energy

Necsa unpacks the benefits of nuclear energy

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SA wraps up nuclear vendor workshop

SA wraps up nuclear vendor workshop

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SA to hold second nuclear vendor parade

SA to hold second nuclear vendor parade

17 Nov 2014

China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation

China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation

10 Nov 2014

Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

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[FutureTech] Insight into technology's role in your life - now and in the future

[FutureTech] Insight into technology's role in your life - now and in the future

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The Koeberg nuclear power plant built by French companies more than 40 years ago Image:

SA, France sign nuclear cooperation agreement

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SA to sign nuclear agreement with France

SA to sign nuclear agreement with France

14 Oct 2014

The Department of Energy's Zizamele Mbambo says that the procurement process for nuclear power will be transparent and open to public scrutiny. Image: Department of Energy

Decisions being made on nuclear procurement

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SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements

SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements

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The balanced perspective of turning a crisis into an opportunity

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Women in energy reflect on challenges, successes

Women in energy reflect on challenges, successes

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SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning

SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning

Charlotte Mathews 18 Aug 2014

Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision

Clarity required on drivers of energy policy decision

Tom Harris 8 Aug 2014

The order for new passenger trains from Prasa has boosted Alstom's earnings and its order book. Image: Prasa

SA train deal doubles Alstom's order book

Nick Hedley 24 Jul 2014

SA should use Angolan, Mozambican gas to boost electricity supply

SA should use Angolan, Mozambican gas to boost electricity supply

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Govt to address energy constraints

Govt to address energy constraints

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HRDC pledges support for small business

HRDC pledges support for small business

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Energy Minister Ben Martins has sign a draft co-operation agreement with China over SA's nuclear power development. Image: GCIS

SA, China discuss peaceful use of nuclear energy

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SA 'ignores' vast Mozambique gasfield

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Niger says seeks better uranium terms from French Areva

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