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Koeberg refurbishments behind schedule could cause more blackouts: Ramokgopa

JOHANNESBURG - The Koeberg power plant is behind schedule with refurbishments and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is warning that delays could worsen power cuts.

Koeberg is the country’s only nuclear power station.

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It is undergoing an extension of life which involves the replacement of all the steam generators in both units.

"I have asked for a more detailed report and the more we get an indication on what the issues are the more we are getting very, very worried," said Ramokgopa.

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