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
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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
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
J-Bay in the news: Finding on Thyspunt slammed by experts
Finding on Thyspunt slammed by experts: On Friday, the foundation for the establishment of a project steering committee for the proposed nuclear plant at Thyspunt was laid when executive members of the Kouga Municipality and Eskom met government stakeholders in Jeffreys Bay after a number of ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. UFO Emergency: Alert Raised as Mysterious Green UFO Hovers Over Jeffreys Bay: A mysterious green unidentified flying object or UFO in Jeffreys Bay had put rescue … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Finding on Thyspunt slammed by experts
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
2030 Nuclear energy plan likely to fail
South Africa will likely fail in its quest to develop its nuclear energy capacity, according to emerging markets economist Peter Attard Montalto of Nomura. Montalto told Fin24 that if the 9 600 MW nuclear procurement programme does see the light of day, it will be a "slimmed down programme spread over a longer period of time, given the affordability issue". "For this reason we need to remain calm, but vigilant," he said. "The end point remains uncertain." The respected economist said he … [Read more...] about 2030 Nuclear energy plan likely to fail
2013 Nuclear stamp mystery solved
The mystery surrounding the recently published government Gazette on nuclear energy, which contains a 2013 stamp signed by former Energy minister Ben Martins, has been solved. Thabane Zulu, director general of the Department of Energy (DoE), said in an exclusive statement on Saturday that Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Petterson had decided to release the old Gazette because the determination on nuclear energy signed in 2013 had remained unchanged. He apologised on behalf of the department … [Read more...] about 2013 Nuclear stamp mystery solved
Questions raised over former minister’s 2013 signature on nuclear procurement notice
As questions are raised by opposition parties over former energy minister Ben Martins' signature on the recently gazetted notice to move ahead with the nuclear procurement programme, Martins has apparently taken to Twitter to comment on the matter. The Democratic Alliance has questioned why Martins signed off the gazetted decision and why the Cabinet decision was dated 11 November 2013. "For two years government and subsequent Energy Minister Joemat-Pettersson have consistently peddled the … [Read more...] about Questions raised over former minister’s 2013 signature on nuclear procurement notice
Green light for Thyspunt Nuclear Site?
Dr Kelvin Kemm, a nuclear physicist and CEO of Nuclear Africa as well as a member of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Energy explains why SA needs Nuclear Energy saying; "With cabinet having allegedly approved the nuclear procurement programme this month, the next step will be to give the green light to the environmental impact assessment of the Thyspunt site near Jeffreys Bay." Kemm says this process has been completed and the next step is government approval, which could come quite … [Read more...] about Green light for Thyspunt Nuclear Site?
