Nuclear energy
SA kicks off preparations for nuclear build programme
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published the Request for Information process to start preparations for a nuclear build programme of 2,500...
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Govt consults with industry on nuclear power plans
Government wants to supplement its power capacity because of problems at state-owned power utility Eskom’s fleet of coal-fired power plants, some of which will be decommissioned over the next two decades.
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Activists warn Gwede Mantashe over nuclear plan
The activists said they would approach the courts if the minister tried to procure nuclear power or request information from nuclear vendors without following proper regulatory processes and seeking input from the public.
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Mantashe: Govt open for proposals on plan to procure nuclear power
Parliament’s mineral resources and energy oversight committee was told on Thursday that work on a roadmap for a new nuclear build programme would start soon.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of nuclear talks
The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected a ballistic missile early Wednesday fired around 450 kilometres in an easterly direction at a maximum altitude of 910 kilometres.
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Mantashe: Energy Dept is a regulator, not a lobby group
On Tuesday, the minister delivered the budget for mineral resources, which forms part of the reconfigured department which now includes energy.
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Gordhan’s leaked report details behind-the-scenes plan to procure nuclear energy
In it, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says former President Jacob Zuma was insistent the country needed to enter into a nuclear deal.
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'Nuclear power not in govt's plan as SA energy demands decrease'
Briefing Parliament's energy committee on Tuesday, Energy Minister Jeff Radebe also pointed out that the cost of renewable energy technology has also come down.
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Radebe: Nuclear power will contribute only 4% to SA energy plan
According to the new draft IRP, renewables will be the key focus in the coming years, but coal power will still contribute more than 65% of energy volumes by 2030.
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Mabuza says nuclear energy not discussed during Russia visit
Deputy President David Mabuza says his visit to Russia at was primarily to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election.
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Iran's Rouhani: US will regret withdrawing from nuclear deal - state TV
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was speaking as Tehran marked National Nuclear Technology Day.
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Gigaba on nuclear energy: We don’t need it, can’t afford it
Speaking ahead tabling the budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says while nuclear power remains in the energy mix, it is not a priority right now.
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Eskom mum on whether nuclear energy has been given the green light
Eskom says it cannot comment on any nuclear plans as it is not a policymaker but merely an implementing agency.
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Necsa ready to issue request to build nuclear power plant
Necsa chair Kelvin Kemm says it's a misconception that a ruling by the Western Cape High Court setting aside five cooperation agreements puts the brakes on the nuclear build programme.
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‘Govt’s nuclear build programme misunderstood by public’
Necsa chair Kelvin Kemm says South Africa is already a world leader in the development of nuclear materials.
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Mahlobo could face barrage of legal hurdles over nuclear plans
The DA has warned it's closely watching the process David Mahlobo is following to fast-track government's nuclear build programme.
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DA says it will interdict attempts by Mahlobo to force nuclear
The party says its clear Mahlobo was appointed to make sure the nuclear deal would be pushed through.
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Mahlobo reportedly speeding up nuclear power plans
The City Press is reporting that while the energy deal was set to be finalised in February 2018, it will now be completed in the next two weeks.
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Zuma says nuclear energy a matter of time
Jacob Zuma says there's no disagreement on government's stance on nuclear energy and it's all a question of timing.
