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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 11 MIN

Civil Society Warn Eskom Nuclear Plan Could Raise Costs and Debt

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Civil society groups say Eskom's plan for up to 10 gigawatts of new nuclear power will drive up electricity costs, increase public debt and threaten sensitive coastal areas. They argue the Draft Scoping Report overlooks cheaper, faster renewable alternatives already identified in government studies. Producer, Tracey Boomgaard spoke to Dr. Anthony Reed, Energy and Environmental activist

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