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Gordhan: Zuma pushed for nuclear deal to become a reality
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan is set to return to the commission on Tuesday morning.
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I warned Zuma of nuclear procurement implications, says Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says he advised former President Jacob Zuma that nuclear procurement would be a complex issue.
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Nene: Zuma had no consideration for financial implications of nuclear deal
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says when he refused to sign off on the deal, worried about the financial implications, he was accused of insubordination.
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Ramaphosa, Putin agree to revisit nuclear deal issue in future
President Ramaphosa says during their talks, the state of the SA’s ailing economy was mentioned and that it is not able to continue with the nuclear programme.
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Putin reminds Ramaphosa of nuclear deal
Former President Jacob Zuma and Vladimir Putin enjoyed close relations and it was under his watch that South Africa entered into a nuclear deal with Russia.
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Anti-nuclear deal campaigners want to meet Mahlobo
The Campaign for a Just Energy Future wants the government to stop any major nuclear deal.
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SA can't afford costly nuclear build programme right now
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba told a briefing ahead of his mini-budget that the sluggish economy and lack of demand for energy means that Eskom has a surplus of electricity.
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[LISTEN] Zuma meets with Russians over nuclear deal
Professor of Physics at the University of Johannesburg Professor Hartmut Winkler says a nuclear deal makes no sense currently in the South African context.
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Energy expert describes Mahlobo’s appointment as suspicious
Energy expert Chris Yelland has stressed the importance of following a rational process in the procurement of nuclear as an energy source for the country.
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Opposition parties welcome nuclear court ruling
Government's declaration announcing its nuclear plans has been set aside, having been declared invalid & unconstitutional.
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MPs question nuclear deal with Russian company
It was revealed last month that Necsa had signed a R5 million contract with a Russian company.
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Gordhan: Treasury is dealing with SAA board, nuclear deal matters
Pravin Gordhan says these big issues confronting Treasury are not being ignored.
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Hungary says Russia nuclear deal ‘right fit’
Russia will build the plant and loan Hungary 80 percent of the cost, to be paid back over 21 years.
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Eskom: We're ready for nuclear project
Eskom says it's learned from errors made during the construction of the Medupi and Kusile stations.
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ANC slams claims SA can't afford nuclear power
Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe says claims SA can’t afford nuclear power are 'mischievous'.
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South Africa initiates nuclear power procurement process
The department of energy said it was committed to cost effectiveness and transparency.
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Opposition parties slam govt’s decision to proceed with nuclear deal
Cabinet published a notice for the procurement in the government gazette notice this week.
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Nuclear energy procurement process given greenlight
Pravin Gordhan has stressed that Treasury would only proceed with plans that were 'affordable'.
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'Only available funds will be used for nuclear power plants'
Pravin Gordhan confirmed a Cabinet decision to pursue nuclear has been made with thorough procurement.
