South Africa should not build any more nuclear plants - Earthlife

SAfm — The controversy surrounding the costly construction and use of nuclear power in South Africa is back in the spotlight. This as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has begun consultations in preparation for the development of the proposed 2,500 megawatt nuclear power plant building programme. The department says through the consultation process it aims to get some insight into the costs, possible ownership structures, cost recovery, the end-user cost and sustainability of the nuclear programme. The programme has faced opposition from environmental campaigners. Earthlife Africa says it does not believe that South Africa should build any more nuclear plants.