In 2009, Koeberg celebrated 25 years of nuclear power in South Africa. The power station first supplied energy to South Africa in 1984, and has done so safely ever since. Koeberg is still the forerunner and is the foundation for the future of nuclear energy. Government has declared that South Africa will see more of nuclear energy in the future. This is based on the fact that Koeberg's performance in terms of safety is of the highest standard. Koeberg prides itself on safety.