Nuclear power
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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Khama: Ramaphosa will solve Eskom issues
Former Botswana President Ian Khama said that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is determined to resolve the issues around Eskom.
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Mantashe: Inclusion of nuclear power in IRP has nothing to do with Russia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said coal would continue to play a significant role in electricity generation, but new investments would be directed towards more efficient technologies.
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SA to consider new nuclear in affordable way
President Cyril Ramaphosa put on hold plans by his predecessor Jacob Zuma for a massive nuclear project last year because of fears it could collapse the economy, but senior officials have since indicated that plans for new nuclear haven’t been shelved entirely.
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Radebe releases draft IRP, nuclear power off table for now
Releasing the long-awaited draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on Monday, Energy Minister Jeff Radebe announced that, instead, renewable energy will be the key focus over the next decade.
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SA cannot afford major nuclear expansion - top ANC official
Paul Mashatile said the government would not take the 'Big Bang approach' to nuclear expansion.
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How to avoid nuclear anarchy
Recent announcements about Russian and American nuclear arsenals have stoked fears that the two largest nuclear powers are once again engaged in a potlatch-style contest.
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Nene: Energy Dept needs R1 trillion for nuclear plans
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene confirmed that nuclear plans will remain on the table but will only be implemented at a pace the country can afford.
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Nuclear far from a done deal - energy expert
Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, who is next in line to lead the country, told reporters at the World Economic Forum that South Africa can't afford to build a nuclear plant.
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Ramaphosa: SA has no money for major nuclear plant
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says SA's economic position in relation to nuclear needs to be looked at in the context of affordability.
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Asia in the 'Second Nuclear Age' - assessing the risks of a nuclear exchange
There is a sense of déjà vu among nuclear pessimists that nuclear developments in China, India, and Pakistan could produce similar outcomes.
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Nobel peace laureate group urges nuclear powers to adopt ban-the-bomb treaty
Israel is widely assumed to have nuclear weapons, although it neither confirms nor denies it.
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Zuma calls for ‘energy mix’ to boost economy
President Jacob Zuma says radical economic transformation is necessary for the energy sector.
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Mahlobo commits to follow due process for nuclear power procurement
Energy Minister David Mahlobo and Eskom have given their undertaking to the Western Cape High Court that no nuclear power will be procured without a lawful determination by the minister.
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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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Lobby group wants govt to stop energy deal with Russia
Demonstrators demanded a meeting with the chairperson of the energy portfolio committee.
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Mahlobo: Cabinet's decision on nuclear power still stands
Energy Minister David Mahlobo says he wants the revised integrated resource plan, which maps the country’s energy needs into the future, to go before Cabinet as soon as possible.
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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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Earthlife Africa to march against nuclear at Eskom’s Braamfontein offices
The march will also to highlight the unaffordable electricity hike proposal of more than 19% which could result in consumers paying 27% more for power.
