Judge questions Mantashe's motive for axing nuclear regulator board member

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Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has received a dressing down from a Western Cape judge over his 'irrational' and unconstitutional decision to axe an anti-nuclear activist from the board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR).

Image:Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe made an “irrational” and unconstitutional decision to axe an anti-nuclear activist from the board of the National Nuclear Regulator .

In the strongly-worded judgment Mantame was critical of Mantashe’s stated reasons for suspending Becker — namely that he was anti-nuclear energy and therefore could not fairly execute his duties at the NNR. “Much to this court’s dismay, in a board consisting of twelve members it is not clear how Mr Becker’s only opinion could have swayed all other members to his direction, unless his reasons are valid. Also, the allegations that his public views concerning desirability of nuclear energy are said to be ‘contagion’ that would ‘infect’ the board’s decision is fanciful.

In welcoming the judgment, Becker said he had launched his legal challenge because he believed Mantashe “did not understand the law correctly when it comes to the NNR”. “It was in the public interest to get clarity from the courts,” he added.

 

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You think Gwede cares?

They are giving him the Jacob Zuma treatment

How much ammunition does Ramaphosa need to dismiss this corrupt minister?

Good move Minister Mantashe ,we can't suffer because of some people who want to please the west ...they can go to the west if they want to to use renewables

The ANC is way past their sell by date.

What is real democracy. Is it one man one vote. Or is that mob rule. Should democracy not be on a percentage ratio.

He is a total disgrace as a Minister. How can CyrilRamaphosa even contemplate giving him Carte Blanche over our energy needs? GwedeMantashe1MustFall

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We expected this.... And yes we still know the REVOLUTION will not be Televised....

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