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New Nuclear Build

State’s hopes for a nuclear future nuked
Article
/ 28 April 2017

State’s hopes for a nuclear future nuked

After the court scuppered the government’s plans, it will be years before any new build gets green-lit

By Sipho Kings
South Africa has a new energy plan. But will it break the bank?
Article
/ 28 November 2016

South Africa has a new energy plan. But will it break the bank?

The recently updated Integrated Resource Plan calls for significant investment in South Africa’s power supply. But can the country afford it?

By Staff Reporter
What does SA plan to do with its toxic nuclear waste?
Article
/ 19 September 2016

What does SA plan to do with its toxic nuclear waste?

Take a look at Germany, which is dismantling its reactors, to see the true cost of an atomic future.

By Sipho Kings
Letters to the editor: December 18 to 22 2015
Article
/ 18 December 2015

Letters to the editor: December 18 to 22 2015

Readers write in about the ANC, the nuclear deal, and Thami Mkhwanazi.

By Letters
Putin’s lobolo may seal nuke deal
Article
/ 18 June 2015

Putin’s lobolo may seal nuke deal

Five countries are vying for the lucrative nuclear contract but Russia looks like the successful suitor.

By Lionel Faull
SA’s fixation on nuclear energy based on ‘patronage’
Article
/ 17 August 2014

SA’s fixation on nuclear energy based on ‘patronage’

South Africa’s unwillingness to move from nuclear and coal power will lead to catastrophic climate change for the profit of a few, writes Sipho Kings.

By Sipho Kings
SA called for France-China nuclear bid
Article
/ 24 February 2012

SA called for France-China nuclear bid

The state has allegedly urged French and Chinese nuclear companies to put in a bid for nuclear power stations, but the energy department denies this.

By Lionel Faull

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