Going nuclear: Mantashe’s big push to build South Africa’s second nuke power station under fire: The microphones at a two-day government ‘public consultation’ session had barely been switched off last week when Gwede Mantashe’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy dashed out a media ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. When did the PSL transfer window close and which players moved?: All you need to know about the current South African winter transfer window The South African winter … [Read more...] about Going nuclear: Mantashe’s big push to build South Africa’s second nuke power station under fire – Gqeberha in the News
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South Africa issues RFI to put 2.5GW nuclear plan into action – Port Elizabeth in the News
South Africa issues RFI to put 2.5GW nuclear plan into action: South Africa has formally begun the process of developing a post-Apartheid nuclear industry by issuing a request for information on nuclear technologies. The request, published on Sunday, 14 June by ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. COVID-19 patient goes missing from quarantine facility in PE: John Doch (73) was a patient in isolation who had tested positive for the coronavirus. He was last seen leaving the quarantine … [Read more...] about South Africa issues RFI to put 2.5GW nuclear plan into action – Port Elizabeth in the News
J-Bay in the news: Jubilation as nuclear vetoed for Thyspunt
Jubilation as nuclear vetoed for Thyspunt: Less than a week ago, an upbeat nuclear summit at Jeffreys Bay – attended by Deputy Energy Minister Thembisile Majola and Eskom acting general manager Loyiso Tyabashe – declared the readiness of Eastern Cape youth to seize envisaged job opportunities ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. The ultimate guide to South Africa, from hidden corners to Cape Town: East of the Garden Route, the Blue Flag beach at the laidback Jeffreys Bay is rated among the … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Jubilation as nuclear vetoed for Thyspunt
J-Bay in the news: South Africa: Youth Encouraged to Take Interest in Nuclear
South Africa: Youth Encouraged to Take Interest in Nuclear: "Importantly, the IRP envisages a balanced energy mix with nuclear as an integral part of our baseload, as is the case currently," she told the summit taking place in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. She said government has created a conducive and enabling ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. 2 Bedroom Apartment / Flat for Sale in Jeffreys Bay: On the edge of town The Views is within walking distance to shops and the beach. This 2nd … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: South Africa: Youth Encouraged to Take Interest in Nuclear
Nuclear jumps the gun … again
It seems that the insiders involved in SA’s nuclear bid are just so full of confidence and arrogance, alternatively so captured, that they cannot help themselves. This came to the fore again during a nuclear conference currently being held in Moscow, where Dr Kelvin Kemm, the chair of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), proudly claimed that the South African nuclear deal will be completed before the end of this year and that Russia’s Rosatom is a leading contender. “For the … [Read more...] about Nuclear jumps the gun … again
J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt primed for nuclear
Thyspunt primed for nuclear: A joint steering commitee, which includes the mayor of Kouga, has already been formed. Its last meeting took place a fortnight ago in Jeffreys Bay. So far, the committee’s involvement has been limited to holding meetings, although Eskom’s Jongi Dyabaza ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Surfers finding paradise are also helping spur economic growth: Wills cites Taghazout, Byron Bay in Australia, Jeffreys Bay in South Africa and Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka that … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt primed for nuclear
PE in the news: SA nuclear build programme “imminent”
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Eskom and Coega sign collaborative agreement on SA’s Nuclear New Build Programme
Eskom and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the development of South Africa's nuclear new build programme (NNBP). The two state-owned companies (SOCs) will work together in support of government's plans to build local capacity through supplier development and localisation around the unfolding infrastructure for the nuclear programme. Eskom's Group Executive for Group Capital, Abram Masango, said, "We are gearing ourselves up in … [Read more...] about Eskom and Coega sign collaborative agreement on SA’s Nuclear New Build Programme
J-Bay in the news: Eskom confirms interest in Thyspunt as nuclear plant
Eskom confirms interest in Thyspunt as nuclear plant: Also the nuclear spill is a given and such will wash into the ocean and that's not good for us as surfers and it could lead to the end of the festivals such as the Jeffrey’s Bay Open," says one resident. "I have no problem with the plant, I think it will ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. BILLABONG INL's (BLLAF) CEO Neil Fiske on Q1 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript: Sales in South Africa were down AUD2.5 million, impacted by … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Eskom confirms interest in Thyspunt as nuclear plant
Nuclear energy will not emerge – following IRP2016 input
Following input provided by numerous entities at Wednesday's Integrated Energy and Resource Plan (IEP and IRP) draft documents, OUTA believes the rationale for any plans to introduce Nuclear energy into South Africa's electricity grid has been removed. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), along with numerous speakers raised concerns of the flawed and rushed public participation process undertaken to date. Firstly, we have waited over five years for the IRP2016 and now the Department of … [Read more...] about Nuclear energy will not emerge – following IRP2016 input
J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes
Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes: Business Day reported that a geological study had concluded that it would be almost impossible to safely construct a nuclear power station at Thyspunt, near Jeffrey’s Bay, because of deep canyons in the bedrock hidden by sand and soft rock. Thyspunt ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes
J-Bay in the news: Eskom nuclear site not safe, say studies
Eskom nuclear site not safe, say studies: It would be near impossible to construct a nuclear power station safely at Thyspunt, near Jeffrey’s Bay, because of deep, hidden canyons in the bedrock covered by sand and soft rock, a geological study has found. The study was corroborated by another ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. DA Mayors Elza van Lingen and Athol Trollip Clash With Each Other: According to Trollip, Nelson Mandela Bay for four years has been undercharging Kouga cities – … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Eskom nuclear site not safe, say studies
No NUCLEAR until credible IRP in place
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes that Minister Joemat-Pettersson is allowing Eskom to drive a new Nuclear build program, in the absence of an updated and highly credible Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on Energy. “An updated IRP is is long overdue and decisions on new energy build programs to motivate Eskom’s Nuclear and New Coal power production projects, have made use of outdated demand and technology pricing of the IRP 2010-2030 report,” says Wayne Duvenage, OUTA’s … [Read more...] about No NUCLEAR until credible IRP in place
South Africa welcomes UN resolution on the Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons
South Africa welcomes UN resolution on the Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons: South Africa welcomes the adoption on 27 October 2017 of a resolution entitled "Taking forward multilateralism nuclear disarmament negotiations" by a Committee of the UN General Assembly responsible for disarmament and international security. The resolution, which will be tabled for adoption at the General Assembly during December 2016, recommends the convening of a Conference early in 2017 to negotiate a treaty … [Read more...] about South Africa welcomes UN resolution on the Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons
No nuclear until wide consultation on IRP
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes with interest Minister Joemat-Pettersson's indications earlier this week that an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on Energy is due to be presented to Cabinet - after which it will also be released for public comment. "An updated IRP is extremely welcome as the current plan is long overdue," says Wayne Duvenage, OUTA's Chairperson. "The IRP currently being used for projections - including motivation for the proposed nuclear deal - is dated … [Read more...] about No nuclear until wide consultation on IRP
