Eskom nuclear programme
World reacts to US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal
World map with reaction to US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal.
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Environmental groups head to court to halt govt's nuclear plans
In a written reply to Parliament, Energy Minister David Mahlobo has reiterated that there's no nuclear energy deal and that he is not looking to expedite one.
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Report: Eskom to forge ahead with nuclear plans
The Cape Town High Court terminated the process forcing the utility to reject all requests for the submissions of information.
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[CARTOON] And on the Bright Side...
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Eskom’s Nichols believes nuclear power is the way to go
Eskom Chief Nuclear Officer Dave Nichols says nuclear is the option to replace renewable energy because renewable sources still have obstacles with storing electricity.
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Energy Minister to meet with govt’s legal team over nuclear court ruling
Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has promised openness and transparency on the country's nuclear plans.
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Eskom describes DA claims over anti-nuclear meddling as misleading & malicious
Khulu Phasiwe says the two organisations have done work for Eskom in the past and have indeed been beneficiaries of funding from them.
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Outa welcomes nuclear deal judgment
A court ruled that government's decision to call for proposals for the procurement of 9.6GW of nuclear energy is unlawful and unconstitutional.
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Gigaba calls meeting on nuclear build programme
The Finance Minister says he has called a meeting with Eskom and the relevant ministers to discuss and get clarity on the nuclear build programme.
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No time frame set for bidders on Eskom nuclear programme
Eskom’s Khulu Phasiwe says reports that the nuclear build programme has virtually been given the go ahead are incorrect.
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Reports: SA nuclear programme expected to come into effect in June
The controversial nuclear deal is believed to be one of the reasons behind President Jacob Zuma’s recent cabinet reshuffle.
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Eskom: SA nuclear programme to set example for other African countries
The project seeks to provide 9.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2030.
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Rosatom denies reports it’s officially made a bid for SA’s nuclear power plan
The Russian nuclear company has however admitted it's still interested in the country's nuclear power plan.
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Energy expert says govt’s nuclear plan incomplete
The power utility recently released the request for information to start its nuclear programme.
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Eskom promises transparency in nuclear project
The utility has announced it will be launching its request for information on the project on Thursday.
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Eskom denies nuclear programme will displace renewable energy
The utility has dismissed claims that it is “displacing” renewable energy sources by embarking on the planned nuclear programme.
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Eskom to keep its role as nuclear procurement agent
The Energy Department has announced Eskom will fulfil the role of the procurement agency for the nuclear program going forward.
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South Africans urged to take politics out of Eskom nuclear debate
The power utility has appealed to citizens to take the politics out of the nuclear debate consider it on its merits.
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Koko: Eskom ‘not married’ to nuclear power
Eskom executive Matshela Koko has announced the utility will be issuing a request for proposals from nuclear power companies before the end of the year.
