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African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Gwede Mantashe. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

Sa signs nuclear power deal with russia

ANC slams claims SA can't afford nuclear power

By Govan Whittles

Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe says claims SA can’t afford nuclear power are 'mischievous'.

  • FILE: The energy minister says the cost of the controversial nuclear project has not been determined. Picture: Free images.

    Energy dept comparing nuclear power to other technologies

    The energy minister says SA won’t rush into any nuclear deal without comparing it to other technologies.

    2533 days ago
  • FILE: The Democratic Alliance’s shadow minister for energy said many questions still need to be answered. Picture: Free Images.

    'Lack of transparency' surrounds SA nuclear programme

    Energy Dept says investing in nuclear tech can provide cheap and sustainable electricity for nearly 80 years.

    2581 days ago
  • FILE: Russian President Vladimir Putin hugs South Africa President Jacob Zuma. Picture: AFP.

    Details on SA/Russia nuclear deal emerge

    The nuclear deal seems to bind SA financially & holds the country liable for accidents at power plants.

    2733 days ago
  • Eskom's Koeberg Power Station. Picture: Eskom.

    ‘SA govt putting out nuclear deal fires’

    Energy expert Chris Yelland believes government made a mistake.

    2867 days ago
  • The Energy Department says the nuclear build procurement process has not yet started. Picture: www.freeimages.com

    SA, Russia nuclear deal ‘not final’

    The Energy Dept says the nuclear build procurement process has not yet started.

    2867 days ago
  • Eskom's Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Picture: Eskom.

    The future of nuclear energy in SA

    Some people have come out in opposition to nuclear energy solely on ideological premises.

    2869 days ago
  • Judith February. Picture: Supplied.

    Lessons from the arms deal

    Judith February questions the lack of details around SA’s nuclear deal with Russia.

    2874 days ago
  • 'Dropping the bomb'

    'Dropping the bomb'

    'Dropping the bomb'

    2875 days ago
  • FILE: Russian President Vladimir Putin hugs South Africa President Jacob Zuma before a meeting at the BRICS summit in Durban on 26 March, 2013. Picture: AFP.

    Concerns over SA's readiness for nuclear deal

    It has emerged the agreement between South Africa and Russia is still in its early stages.

    2875 days ago
  • Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) talks with his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, on 18 August 2014. Picture: AFP.

    More confusion around SA, Russia nuclear deal

    It's now being reported that the agreement has not yet been finalised.

    2876 days ago
  • Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, on 28 August, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Still no clarity on SA, Russia nuclear deal

    The announcement reinforced suspicions behind President Jacob Zuma's recent lengthy visit to Russia.

    2876 days ago
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin hugs South Africa President Jacob Zuma. Picture: AFP.

    Concerns raised over SA/Russia nuclear energy deal

    Calls are being made for the multibillion rand agreement to be discussed in Parliament.

    2876 days ago
  • The agreement will see Russia’s atomic energy agency providing up to eight nuclear reactors to South Africa. Picture: www.freeimages.com

    SA/Russia nuclear energy deal to create more jobs

    The agreement will see Russia’s atomic energy agency providing up to eight nuclear reactors to South Africa.

    2876 days ago
  • Eskom's Koeberg Power Station. Picture: Eskom.

    SA signs nuclear power deal with Russia

    The deal paves the way for the building of up to 9.6 gigawatts of nuclear power plants by 2030.

    2876 days ago
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