Premier Oscar Mabuyane leads Eastern Cape delegation on working visit to Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, 15 Oct
Premier Mabuyane to lead Eastern Cape delegation on a working visit to Koeberg Nuclear Power Station as preparations for Thyspunt nuclear development advance
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, accompanied by members of the Provincial Executive Council (EXCO), will undertake a working visit to Koeberg Nuclear Power Station on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The delegation will be hosted by Eskom Nuclear Operating Unit. The visit will provide the Premier, EXCO members and the broader Eastern Cape delegation with an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the operation of a nuclear power station.
The programme will cover key aspects of nuclear power generation, including safety and regulatory oversight, environmental monitoring, radioactive waste management, skills development requirements, and progress related to South Africa's nuclear new build programme. The visit underscores the Eastern Cape Government's commitment to informed decisionmaking as it explores opportunities associated with nuclear energy development and its potential contribution to economic growth, job creation and long-term energy security.
The programme for the working-visit will include technical briefings and a guided tour of parts of the facility.
Members of the media are invited to join Premier Mabuyane and the Eastern Cape Provincial Government delegation during the working visit as follows:
DATE: Thursday, 15 October 2026
TIME: 11:30 – 12:30
VENUE: Koeberg Nuclear Power Station OTF
Members of the media are requested to RSVP by 12:00 on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with Ms. Thabisa Molose Thabisa.molose@ecotp.gov.za and Ms. Phatisa Ntlonze ntlonzps@eskom.co.za END.
Media Enquiries:
Eastern Cape Provincial Communication Services Government Spokesperson
Khuselwa Rantjie
Cell: 081 028 8841
E-mail: khuselwa.rantjie@ecotp.gov.za
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