{
  "id": 13151648,
  "title": "Koeberg hosts media tour for the first time in 40-years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/koeberg-hosts-media-tour-for-the-first-time-in-40-years",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T15:37:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1167484-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa is prioritizing electricity security, focusing on the safety, reliability, and sustainability of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. For the first time in its 40-year existence, the facility has hosted a media tour, offering officials a chance to learn about its operations and recent obstacles. This follows ongoing investigations into a turbine trip at Unit One and seawater intake issues due to a sardine influx.\n\nChief Nuclear Officer Velaphi Ntuli explained that Unit 2 is currently undergoing a planned outage for necessary maintenance. The maintenance, which includes replacing steam generators, was completed during the previous outage. Soon after, fuel will be loaded, and Unit 2 will be started up. Ntuli stated that the planned outage for Unit 2 is expected to conclude by November. Meanwhile, Unit 1 will be taken offline for maintenance sometime in May of the following year.",
  "summary": "This comes as investigations continue into a turbine trip at Unit One.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}