National Nuclear Regulator grants 20-year life extension to Koeberg Unit 2

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has granted a Long-Term Operator (LTO) licence for Unit 2 at the Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape, authorising the unit’s extended operation for an additional 20-year period. Prior to the LTO approval, Koeberg Unit 2’s licence was due to expire on November 9, 2025.
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Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report

A new study that assesses the investments required to achieve electricity security in South Africa by 2050 while also meeting the country’s decarbonisation goals has reaffirmed that the least-cost way of meeting the two objectives would be by pursuing a so-called ‘green industrialisation pathway’ – one where up to 85% of South Africa’s electricity is generated from renewable energy, supported by flexible gas, as well as battery and pumped-hydro storage. Produced by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), the National Planning Commission (NPC), and the National Treasury-linked Southern Africa Toward Inclusive Economic Development programme, the report is titled ‘South Africa’s Energy Sector Investment Requirements to Achieve Energy Security and Net Zero by 2050’.
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High Court judgment requires Nersa to give more time for public comment on municipal tariff …

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is assessing the full impact of a High Court of South Africa (Gauteng division) judgment, which found its municipal tariff applications process was inadequate and invalid. Civil society organisation AfriForum had brought the application, which challenged the adequacy of Nersa’s consultation process.
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PCC welcomes release of South Africa’s updated energy, climate plans

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed government’s recent approval and release of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 and the revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035, describing them as key milestones in South Africa’s commitment to energy security and climate action. The two policy documents form part of the country’s long-term strategy to meet electricity demand, while addressing climate change under the Paris Agreement, with the revised NDC submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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Energy Drive appoints veteran clean solutions expert Moelders COO

UK-based motor efficiency company Energy Drive has appointed Dr Nick Moelders COO.

Based in the US, his appointment marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion and enhancing its international leadership as it looks to grow.

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IDC and PIC agree to explore investment opportunities

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have signed a new memorandum of understanding under which the two State institutions will explore co-investment prospects. A previous partnership framework, which expired in December 2017, culminated in the conclusion of the PIC Green Bond and the UIF Fund 2.
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Opinion: Risks identified in Eskom’s 2026–2030 system adequacy outlook require a critical …

In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that Eskom’s ‘Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook 2026–2030’ report portrays a power system entering a delicate transition and that careful synchronisation of generation, gas infrastructure and grid expansion will be needed.
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UCT, Solarise Africa partner in installing backup power project

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and Solarise Africa, together with partners ACES Africa and WEG South Africa, have launched the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences backup power project at the Health Sciences Campus in Observatory. Designed to secure uninterrupted power for the healthcare, research and teaching facilities, the project also lays the foundation for the integration of renewable energy into the existing power supply in future phases.
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BLSA welcomes Operation Vulindlela progress, but calls for increased implementation momentum

The launch of Operation Vulindlela’s Phase II second-quarter report last week showed that, while it has delivered important results, critical work still remains, business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso writes in her latest weekly newsletter. Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury, aimed at achieving more rapid and inclusive economic growth through a programme of far-reaching economic reforms.
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Operation Vulindlela Phase II progressing

The second phase of Operation Vulindlela is progressing across the various reforms, it was highlighted during a Phase II progress report for the second quarter, on October 31.   Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury, aimed at achieving more rapid and inclusive economic growth through a programme of far-reaching economic reforms.
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