Nuclear power capacity
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.
-
Activists seek court ruling to bar govt's plan to expand nuclear power
Activist groups are challenging a plan to expand South Africa’s nuclear power generation capacity.
-
Britain's Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project delayed
The £18 billion nuclear project carry huge risks for both France and Britain.
-
Russia could score big in SA, Hungary's nuclear expansion plans
Lobbyists are challenging the legality of SA's proposed 9,600 megawatt nuclear build programme.
-
'Lack of transparency' surrounds SA nuclear programme
Energy Dept says investing in nuclear tech can provide cheap and sustainable electricity for nearly 80 years.
-
Going Nuclear: Govt presses on with its programme
Government says it’s pushing ahead with plans to build nuclear power plants.
-
'Iran nuclear deal must avoid destabilising region'
France and Saudi Arabia have said the deal shouldn’t be to the detriment and stability of the region.
-
Austria calls for ban on nuclear weapons
Diplomats from the 159 countries supporting the ban said the initiative was modelled on successful campaigns.
-
Iran nuclear talks extended
The preliminary deal would be a major milestone toward a final accord, with an end-June deadline.
-
Nuclear power across the world
Nuclear power across the world
-
Setbacks & progress as leaders meet to end Iran nuclear impasse
For days Iran, the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China have been holding negotiations.
-
Details on SA/Russia nuclear deal emerge
The nuclear deal seems to bind SA financially & holds the country liable for accidents at power plants.
-
Eskom expects load shedding-free weekend
The power utility says load shedding could be implemented if generating unit fails.
-
9,600 megawatts to be added to national grid
The nuclear power capacity will help Eskom keep the lights on.
