SA's new (secret) nuclear project

Many questions surround plans for new nuclear power stations in South Africa.

Date: 2015-09-29

Time: 10:00 to 12:30

Venue: 6 Spin street , Cape Town

RSVP: Helen Chanda
Phone: +27 12 346 9500
Email: [email protected]

South Africa’s proposed expansion of its current nuclear energy programme seems to be shrouded in secrecy, resulting in widespread speculation and confusion.

Given the potential costs of this project, can the government and key stakeholders ensure that the process is open and transparent?

This seminar will address the many questions around South Africa’s new nuclear energy project. What will be built and who will build it? How much will the new build cost and who will pay for it?

Most importantly, does South Africa really need this new project?

Chair: Judith February, Consultant, ISS

Speakers:

• Hilton Trollip, senior researcher, Energy Research Centre, UCT
• Murray Hunter, Organiser, Secrecy and securitisation, Right to Know campaign

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