Tag Archives: South Africa

Two NGOs launch urgent High Court application against nuclear energy deal via Business Day

Posted on 2017/11/17 by yukimiyamotodepaul

On Thursday, two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) launched an urgent court application to halt what they are calling a “rush by government in decision-making on the nuclear energy deal”. Earthlife Africa Johannesburg and the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute said … Continue reading →

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South African Reshuffle Irks ANC Allies, Zuma Confidant to Oversee Nuclear Deal via US News and World Report

Posted on 2017/10/18 by nfield

[…] Zuma is unpopular with many investors after sacking respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan in March, a move that hit South African financial assets and helped tip the country’s credit ratings into “junk” territory. He changed six ministers in all … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s proposed nuclear power plant unsafe – study via The Straits Times

Posted on 2016/11/25 by norma field

  JOHANNESBURG (REUTERS) – South African power provider Eskom has proposed building a nuclear power station on a site that may be at risk of surge storms and tsunamis, a geological report suggests, but the state-owned utility disputes the findings. … Continue reading →

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Zuma nuclear power plan: Gift from Parliament’s secretive budget office? via BizNews.com

Posted on 2016/09/20 by norma field

How has South Africa come so far down the road to a nuclear power deal that could easily cripple the economy for decades to come and is so obviously laden with benefits for a clique? With so many checks and … Continue reading →

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Fallout over drone crash at Koeberg via IOL

Posted on 2016/08/11 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Cape Town – While the Hawks have confirmed taking over the investigation into a drone that crashed at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, nuclear experts have reacted with outrage towhat they say is Eskom’s “lax security”. The SA Civil Aviation … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s Catholic Church Rejects Nuclear Procurement Plans, Calls For Referendum via International Business Times

Posted on 2015/12/30 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The Roman Catholic Church in South Africa urged the government Tuesday to suspend its nuclear power procurement plans until a referendum on the issue is held. The Justice and Peace Commission for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference said in a … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Cabinet officially approves nuclear plan via fin24

Posted on 2015/12/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Cape Town – A Government Gazette notice released by the Department of Energy on December 21 has confirmed Cabinet’s decision to move ahead with the 9 600 MW nuclear procurement programme. […] Until this point, there has been no official … Continue reading →

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Oakbay optimistic about future of uranium mining industry via Mining Weekly

Posted on 2015/09/03 by yukimiyamotodepaul

HARTBEESFONTEIN, North West (miningweekly.com) – JSE-listed investment holding company Oakbay Resources & Energy is upbeat about the long-term prospects for the uranium industry. “It is estimated that uranium demand will grow to 266-million pounds a year by 2030, up from … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s government pledges transparency on nuclear agreement via Reuters

Posted on 2015/09/02 by norma field

South Africa’s energy minister pledged transparency in the country’s efforts to seek a nuclear agreement on Tuesday, seeking to reassure opposition parties who have accused the government of favoring a deal with Russia. South Africa, struggling with an electricity crunch … Continue reading →

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‘Nuclear not needed and perfect for graft’ via News 24

Posted on 2015/08/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Durban – A Russian activist who blew the whistle on South Africa’s pending nuclear marriage with the former Soviet Union believes the deal is all about power; but not the type needed for the grid. Vladimir Slivyak from the Russian … Continue reading →

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