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Green groups warn of risks, including soaring upfront costs, the history of construction delays and budget overruns
4000MW NUCLEAR PLANT SOUTH AFRICA

Dion George gives go ahead for new 4 000MW nuclear plant

Green groups warn of risks, including soaring upfront costs, the history of construction delays and budget overruns

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read
Radiating: The Koeberg nuclear power station 30km north of Cape Town is the only one on the entire African continent, but Russia plans to change this. Photo: Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images
EARTHLIFE AFRICA

Power battle over nuclear ‘solution’ for South Africa’s energy crisis

Proponents of nuclear power claim it is safe and cheaper than renewable energy but eco-justice activists say it is expensive and dangerous

  • Lyse Comins
13 min read