Thyspunt Nuclear Environmental Assessment Timeline Extended
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has granted an extension for the preparation of the draft Environmental […]
The Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum September 2026
The licence to operate the Koeberg nuclear plant includes a condition that Eskom must “establish a Public Safety Information Forum […]
The Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum June 2026
The licence to operate the Koeberg nuclear plant includes a condition that Eskom must “establish a Public Safety Information Forum […]
What the Koeberg incidents reveal about South Africa’s nuclear governance
The recent disclosure of a series of safety-related incidents at South Africa’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and especially the official […]
Response from civil society to NNR Community Representative shortlist
The recent announcement of a shortlist of four candidates for the “community representative” position on the board of the National […]
Bantamsklip and Thyspunt nuclear plant formal public meetings
A new round of public meetings on the proposed Bantamsklip and Thyspunt nuclear power developments are taking place across the […]
Koeberg Emergency Plan outdated
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station conducted full-volume siren and speaker tests of the Koeberg Public Warning System on 3 March 2026. […]
Where did the R1bn compensation claim paid by Eskom go?
Eskom has been ordered by the Western Cape High Court to pay a R1 billion compensation claim to Framatome, the […]
Civil society responds to draft IRP: Nuclear push is costly, risky and unjust
Civil society organisations have joined growing criticism of the Department of Electricity and Energy’s proposed expansion of nuclear energy in […]
Koeberg: Intermittent and unpredictable
Koeberg nuclear power station was recently unexpectedly offline for over a week owing to multiple trips at the facility which […]
Civil society pushes for community inclusion in nuclear governance
Civil society organisations working in the areas of energy, climate, and sustainable development have called on the Minister of Electricity […]
Minister Ramokgopa’s withdraws nuclear determination
In 2020 Minister Mantashe submitted a determination under section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act to the National Energy Regulator […]
NNR Court case: Deadline for ConCourt appeal passes
As described in a previous post both Minister Mantashe and the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) appealed against Peter Becker’s victory […]
Civil society responds to NNR decision to extend Koeberg’s unit one licence
On Monday 15 July 2024, the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) granted Eskom a licence to continue operating Koeberg Nuclear Power […]
Threat of legal action forces release of safety information about Koeberg
This press statement was first released by Save Bantamsklip on 15 September 2023 In March 2023 civil society groups rejected […]
Koeberg refurbishment costs vastly underestimated
Despite Eskom’s claims that the refurbishment of Koeberg will cost R20bn, the total engineering costs are likely to be R67bn, and the additional load shedding resulting from the extended refurbishment outages will cost the economy R209bn.
NNR Court case: Heading to the Supreme Court
Despite two rulings from the Western Cape High Court saying that National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board member and civil society […]
Civil society rejects NNR public consultation process for Koeberg life extension
Koeberg comes to the end of its life in the second half of 2024 when Eskom’s licence issued by the […]
State of disaster regulations a nightmare
On 27 February 2023 the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs gazetted the national state of disaster regulations related […]
NNR Court case: High Court hands down scathing judgment
The judge agreed with Becker that his dismissal was “unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid” and set that decision aside. This means that in effect Becker has remained a member of the Board, there is no need for him to be “re-appointed” and he merely continues with his duties. The Minister, the NNR Chair and the NNR were ordered to pay Becker’s legal costs.
NNR Court case: The Replying Affidavit from Becker
The matter concerning Minister Mantashe dismissing Peter Becker from the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) will be heard […]
IAEA report reveals 14 safety issues with Koeberg
In March 2022 a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited Koeberg to report on how ready the […]
NNR Court case: The answering affidavit from Minister Mantashe
After appointing Peter Becker to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in June 2021, Minister Mantashe fired him in February 2022. Becker has launched an application in the High Court to have this decision reviewed. If successful, it would mean that he would return to his position on the NNR Board.
NNR Court case: The answering affidavit from the NNR and the Board Chair
After appointing Peter Becker to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in June 2021, Minister Mantashe fired him in February 2022. Becker has launched an application in the High Court to have this decision reviewed. If successful, it would mean that he would return to his position on the NNR Board.
Koeberg costs South Africa
Despite Eskom’s claims that the refurbishment of Koeberg will cost R20bn, the total engineering costs are likely to be R67bn, and the additional load shedding resulting from the extended refurbishment outages will cost the economy R209bn.
NNR Court case: The Supplementary Founding Affidavit
After appointing Peter Becker to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in June 2021, Minister Mantashe fired him in February 2022. Becker has launched an application in the High Court to have this decision reviewed. If successful, it would mean that he would return to his position on the NNR Board.
The Risks of an “Energy Emergency”
A declaration of an ‘energy emergency’ has been touted as a necessary step to “cut through the red tape” and […]
Minister Mantashe releases Record of Decision
After appointing Peter Becker to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in June 2021, Minister Mantashe fired him in February 2022. Becker has launched an application in the High Court to have this decision reviewed. If successful, it would mean that he would return to his position on the NNR Board.
Civil society rejects calls for NNR nominations
After appointing Peter Becker to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in June 2021, Minister Mantashe fired him in February 2022. Becker has launched an application in the High Court to have this decision reviewed. If successful, it would mean that he would return to his position on the NNR Board.
Minister Mantashe and the NNR headed to court
After appointing Peter Becker to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in June 2021, Minister Mantashe fired him in February 2022. Becker has launched an application in the High Court to have this decision reviewed. If successful, it would mean that he would return to his position on the NNR Board.