South Africa's state electricity utility
Three incidents at Koeberg Power Station involving elevated airborne radioactive contamination have been kept inside the plant’s containment and ventilation systems. The National Nuclear Regulator says there is no danger to the public, and monitoring continues while Eskom maintains the plant’s safety posture amid ongoing nuclear plans for South Africa.
Eight families living in the Luyolo Community Centre hall have been moved to a temporary relocation area in Mfuleni after years of eviction battles and poor conditions. City of Cape Town confirms ongoing housing checks and talks on electricity connection, while urging immediate repairs and security during renovations.
A trio of articles shows solar energy expanding in surprising ways: underwater perovskite cells shown to work at depth, large-scale deployments in Pakistan, and plug-in solar panels for homes in the UK. Together, they depict a solar era driven by cheaper components, new deployment models, and rising consumer adoption.