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Sacred land: Thyspunt, 12km from Cape St Francis village, was identified in 2008 as a possible site for a nuclear plant. Photo: Paul Botes
ELECTRICITY

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

  • Tunicia Phillips
3 min read
It remains to be seen whether Zuma will be a better tactician than Mbeki
KELVIN KEMM

Editorial: The poisoned nuclear debate

Both sides have valid points to make, but stamping out opposing views is not going to help discussion.

  • Editorial
4 min read
NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR

Press Ombud rules in favour of Mail & Guardian

The Press Ombudsman ruled in favour of the Mail & Guardian following a complaint laid by National Nuclear Regulator chief executive Bismark Tyobeka.

  • Sapa
2 min read
Using AI without critical reflection widens the gap between relevance and convenience.
NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR

Nuclear regulator CEO criticises M&G report

National Nuclear Regulator chief executive described as irresponsible and reckless an M&G report claiming a job was created for his wife at Necsa.

  • Sapa
3 min read
Koeberg’s chief nuclear officer, Riedewaan Barkadien, has resigned to take up an executive position at a nuclear power station in Canada. Eskom said former Koeberg power station plant manager Keith Featherstone would act as chief nuclear officer from the start of August.
ESKOM

The vital power of nuclear objectivity

South Africa’s regulator will refrain from taking part in nuclear energy talks to ensure impartiality.

  • Sarah Wild
6 min read