Rosatom says it's still keen to bid for SA's nuclear project, despite court ruling which put the brakes on South Africa's plans.
The project seeks to provide 9.6 gigawatts of nuclear power at a cost of an estimated R1 trillion.
The Russian nuclear company has however admitted it's still interested in the country's nuclear power plan.
Regional Vice President of Rosatom Africa Viktor Polikarpov says nuclear remains one of the best electricity sources globally.
The Russian atomic energy company faces strong resistance from environmental lobbyists in SA.
It has emerged the agreement between South Africa and Russia is still in its early stages.
The announcement reinforced suspicions behind President Jacob Zuma's recent lengthy visit to Russia.
