South Africa must not fear nuclear power, Gwede Mantashe insists

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Mantashe: 'SA must not fear nuclear power' - The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has said that South Africa should not be afraid of nuclear power and that it should be a part of the country's energy mix.

has called on South Africans to embrace nuclear power as part of the solution to the energy crunch in the country.

In 2024, Eskom must satisfy international authorities that the 40-year-old nuclear station can operate safely for another 20 years. Mantashe said the issues of safety and the disposal of nuclear waste would be addressed but did not provide details. In response to questions on safety concerns, he said: “Over the years, numerous safety modifications have been implemented at Koeberg to provide additional mitigation against all potential risks,” he said.

 

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