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FILE: The government’s controversial plans for a nuclear build programme that would have added 9,600mw to the grid were halted by a 2017 court case. Picture: 123rf.com

National press club

If SA continued with nuclear programme, we wouldn’t have load shedding - expert

By Gaye Davis

Knox Msebenzi said at least half, if not more, of the 24 gigawatts of coal-fired energy to be decommissioned by 2050 should be replaced by nuclear power.

  • FILE: Pravin Gordhan at The Gathering: Media Edition in Cape Town on 3 August 2017. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    [WATCH] Pravin Gordhan breaks down the ‘fight back phenomenon’

    Speaking at the 40th birthday celebration of the National Press Club, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan speaks about corruption, the ‘fight back phenomenon' and shared a positive outlook for South Africa’s future.

    1446 days ago
  • FILE: Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan gives testimony in the commission of inquiry into governance at Sars. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    Gordhan says SA may be experiencing 'Bell Pottinger Part II'

    Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gorhan says the country is having to deal with other fake news entities.

    1446 days ago
  • FILE: Cape Town residents collecting water at the Newlands springs in Cape Town. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN.

    Experts: Paradigm shift needed if SA is to avoid CT water crisis

    Accentuate chief executive Fred Platt says water must be seen as an economic enabler.

    1602 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    Press Club condemns intimidation of journalists after picket at Bruce's home

    More than a dozen BLF members picketed outside Bruce's home in Parkhurst and allegedly painted the words "land or death" on his garage.

    1825 days ago
  • A screengrab of new CEO of the South African Post Office, Mark Barnes.

    SA Post Office could soon have banking licence

    SA Post Office chief executive Mark Barnes says he believes the organisation will become a critical element in financial inclusion in the country.

    1889 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma, Advocate Thuli Madonsela and Atul Gupta. Picture: EWN.

    State capture, Zuma, Guptas & Madonsela named 2016’s biggest newsmakers

    The National Press Club says according to media monitoring networks, state capture generated 51% of coverage last year.

    1969 days ago
  • FILE: A UCT #FeesMustFall protester drums on a dustbin during the UCT protests on lower campus. Picture: EWN.

    #FeesMustFall movement named 2015 Newsmaker of the Year

    The decision was based on the amount of media coverage on it and the impact it had on universities.

    2302 days ago
  • Activist, Jay Naidoo. Picture: TheMediaOnline.

    'Small businesses crippled by corrupt officials'

    Jay Naidoo lashed out at corrupt officials who are destroying the prospects of small black businesses.

    3539 days ago
  • Deputy President of the ANC Youth League Ronald Lamola. Picture: SAPA.

    Lamola backs Motlanthe to lead ANC

    Motlanthe was described as an “energetic and selfless leader” who represents the beliefs of the ANC.

    3555 days ago
  • Axed National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele answers questions during a National Press Club briefing in Pretoria on 13 June, 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Cele bids farewell to subordinates

    Axed top cop Bheki Cele recalled his two years as the country’s leading general.

    3667 days ago
  • Axed National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele answers questions during a National Press Club briefing in Pretoria on 13 June, 2012. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN

    Cele fights back

    Fired former top cop Bheki Cele wants the decision to oust him declared invalid.

    3667 days ago
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