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Nuclear

Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration

With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme

By Sõzarn Barday
OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own

Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
State to fight new nuclear hurdle
The Green Guardian
/ 14 March 2024

State to fight new nuclear hurdle

This is the second nuclear challenge the government will be fighting after they lost against NGOs in 2017

By Mandisa Nyathi
We want our own nuclear energy now, says Mantashe
The Green Guardian
/ 6 March 2024

We want our own nuclear energy now, says Mantashe

The minister called on the US to give South Africa rights to develop nuclear energy

By Mandisa Nyathi
Malema says coal and nuclear are needed to end load-shedding
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

Malema says coal and nuclear are needed to end load-shedding

Malema said they will emulate countries that have success in providing electricity to fix the power problems South Africa has

By Mandisa Nyathi
Environment groups slam Ramokgopa’s nuclear power announcement
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2023

Environment groups slam Ramokgopa’s nuclear power announcement

They say say the nuclear determination did not follow correct processes and would prove more costly than other forms of energy

By Mandisa Nyathi
Russia nudges nuclear over solar
Africa
/ 18 November 2023

Russia nudges nuclear over solar

Burkina Faso and Mali may pay Rosatom to build nuclear plants. But why indenture yourself when energy emancipation is staring you in the face?

By Nancy-Wangue Moussissa
To extend or not to extend the life of coal-fired power stations, that is the question
Opinion
/ 21 May 2023

To extend or not to extend the life of coal-fired power stations, that is the question

How do we balance a reliable supply of electricity and ending load-shedding with the critical issue of climate change and moving to cleaner energy?

By Ozayr Patel
Eskom’s woes continue to pile up
Opinion
/ 11 May 2023

Eskom’s woes continue to pile up

We are a nation at risk of losing our mind in the depths of the power utility’s problems

By Ozayr Patel
‘Nuclear apartheid’ is a threat to us all
Opinion
/ 10 February 2023

‘Nuclear apartheid’ is a threat to us all

We must not allow the nuclear-armed states to continue wielding what Nelson Mandela described as ‘terrible and terrifying weapons of mass destruction’

By Daniel Högsta
Nuclear energy fusion “breakthrough” – How excited should we get?
The Green Guardian
/ 20 December 2022

Nuclear energy fusion “breakthrough” – How excited should we get?

Is nuclear fusion just a dream or is it achievable?

By David Walwyn
United States uses Iran’s unrest to ‘disrupt, delay, deter and sanction’ weapon deliveries to Russia
Opinion
/ 11 December 2022

United States uses Iran’s unrest to ‘disrupt, delay, deter and sanction’ weapon deliveries to Russia

A senior official has linked the US approach toward Iran’s protests with Tehran’s foreign and security policies regarding Russia

By MK Bhadrakumar
Nuclear power is not the answer to the Earth’s energy crisis
Opinion
/ 15 November 2022

Nuclear power is not the answer to the Earth’s energy crisis

It is too slow and too expensive to compete with energy-efficiency measures and renewable energy

By Antony Froggatt
OPINION|Nuclear is South Africa’s energy solution
Opinion
/ 7 June 2022

OPINION|Nuclear is South Africa’s energy solution

Small modular nuclear reactors can help South Africa transition to a low-carbon economy

By Leleti Maluleke
OPINION| Energy security and geopolitics: Why nuclear power makes sense
Opinion
/ 30 April 2022

OPINION| Energy security and geopolitics: Why nuclear power makes sense

Coal commits climate sins so wind and solar energy are good alternatives but suffer intermittency — and now the European Union is reclassifying nuclear as green energy

By Mzukisi Qobo
Nuke hearings: Eskom safety plans ‘f lawed’
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2021

Nuke hearings: Eskom safety plans ‘f lawed’

Environmental groups have warned that a green light from the national energy regulator for a new nuclear power plant will be challenged in court

By Tunicia Phillips
Editorial: Ramaphosa’s nuclear question
Editorial
/ 19 August 2021

Editorial: Ramaphosa’s nuclear question

What energy mix will make up for the loss of South Africa’s coal power over the next decade or two? Will renewables alone fill the gap, or is nuclear power needed?

By Editorial
Nuclear powers must stop playing nuclear chess and atomic roulette
Opinion
/ 10 June 2021

Nuclear powers must stop playing nuclear chess and atomic roulette

The United States, Russia, France, China, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, India, Israel and North Korea are increasing their arsenals

By Farouk Araie
Trump ‘walks’ as North Korea talks end abruptly without deal
Article
/ 28 February 2019

Trump ‘walks’ as North Korea talks end abruptly without deal

The much-anticipated second meeting between the two leaders was supposed to build on their historic first summit in Singapore

By Jenny Vaughan and Richard Carter
Tensions escalate as Pakistan, India shoot down each other’s warplanes
Article
/ 27 February 2019

Tensions escalate as Pakistan, India shoot down each other’s warplanes

While both sides have played down the threat of war, the rare aerial engagement over the disputed territory of Kashmir significantly raises the stakes

By Staff Reporter
Trump promises North Korea ‘awesome’ future ahead of nuclear talks
Article
/ 27 February 2019

Trump promises North Korea ‘awesome’ future ahead of nuclear talks

Trump’s enthusiastic tweet came hours before a second summit in Hanoi to build on the historic first meeting in Singapore in June

By Sebastian Smith
Pompeo heads to Pyongyang, seeking progress on Trump-Kim summit
Article
/ 7 October 2018

Pompeo heads to Pyongyang, seeking progress on Trump-Kim summit

Mike Pompeo departed from Tokyo, where he spent the first leg of a tour that will include stops in Pyongyang, South Korea and China

By Agency
Britain sets out plans for ‘no-deal’ Brexit
Article
/ 23 August 2018

Britain sets out plans for ‘no-deal’ Brexit

Document details contingency planning if Britain leaves the European Union in March with no transition deal

By Agency
Chernobyl’s stray dogs offered a new life in US
Article
/ 25 June 2018

Chernobyl’s stray dogs offered a new life in US

The ‘Dogs of Chernobyl’ programme, which started last year, offers dogs under one year-old up for adoption in the United States

By Olga Shylenko
Eskom should boost its output of in-house renewables
Article
/ 3 April 2018

Eskom should boost its output of in-house renewables

Pressing ahead with coal and nuclear power generation projects has come at a huge and unsustainable cost – to both Eskom and the country

By Hartmut Winkler
Five facts that prove South Africa’s nuclear power plan should die
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Five facts that prove South Africa’s nuclear power plan should die

South Africa’s obsession with nuclear energy under the leadership of President Zuma, is dangerous.

By Anton Eberhard
Russian embassy rubbishes alleged Putin interference in JZ’s reshuffle as ‘fake news’
Article
/ 23 October 2017

Russian embassy rubbishes alleged Putin interference in JZ’s reshuffle as ‘fake news’

The Sunday Times reported this weekend that a delegation from Russia had met with Zuma the day before he announced his 11th Cabinet reshuffle.

By Staff Reporter
Energy exec on ice over nukes
Article
/ 9 June 2017

Energy exec on ice over nukes

Some say Yvonne Chetty may be a ‘scapegoat’ as more red flags emerge in nuclear-linked deal

By Jessica Bezuidenhout
Reality check for nuke power trip
Article
/ 13 January 2017

Reality check for nuke power trip

The utility and the nuclear energy corporation were handed the nuke build baton but it needs treasury’s approval – the country is on the fiscal edge.

By Staff Reporter
NEWS ANALYSIS: Zuma’s waning power exposed by stalled nuclear plan
Article
/ 24 November 2016

NEWS ANALYSIS: Zuma’s waning power exposed by stalled nuclear plan

Government’s decision to stall plans championed by President Jacob Zuma to build nuclear plants has exposed his waning authority.

By Paul Vecchiatto
Government delays nuclear plant plans as economy stagnates
Article
/ 22 November 2016

Government delays nuclear plant plans as economy stagnates

South Africa delayed plans to build new nuclear power plants over concern about their cost and the waning demand for additional electricity.

By Paul Vecchiatto
Fears mount over true motivations for SA’s planned nuclear deal
Analysis
/ 27 September 2016

Fears mount over true motivations for SA’s planned nuclear deal

The decision on whether to proceed with the nuclear plan is destined to become the defining moment of the Jacob Zuma presidency.

By Hartmut Winkler
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