Sa signs nuclear power deal with russia
ANC slams claims SA can't afford nuclear power
Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe says claims SA can’t afford nuclear power are 'mischievous'.
The energy minister says SA won’t rush into any nuclear deal without comparing it to other technologies.
Energy Dept says investing in nuclear tech can provide cheap and sustainable electricity for nearly 80 years.
The nuclear deal seems to bind SA financially & holds the country liable for accidents at power plants.
Energy expert Chris Yelland believes government made a mistake.
The Energy Dept says the nuclear build procurement process has not yet started.
Some people have come out in opposition to nuclear energy solely on ideological premises.
Judith February questions the lack of details around SA’s nuclear deal with Russia.
'Dropping the bomb'
It has emerged the agreement between South Africa and Russia is still in its early stages.
It's now being reported that the agreement has not yet been finalised.
The announcement reinforced suspicions behind President Jacob Zuma's recent lengthy visit to Russia.
Calls are being made for the multibillion rand agreement to be discussed in Parliament.
The agreement will see Russia’s atomic energy agency providing up to eight nuclear reactors to South Africa.
The deal paves the way for the building of up to 9.6 gigawatts of nuclear power plants by 2030.