ENERGY
Zuma insists nuclear build process will be open and transparent
Nuclear to remain ’firmly in future energy mix’ despite concerns that South Africa cannot afford it
The government is committed to a process that is open and transparent, cost-effective and competitive in pursuing the nuclear new build programme, says President Jacob Zuma. In a written reply to a question in Parliament by the DA, Zuma insisted nuclear remained firmly part of SA’s future energy mix, alongside hydro, solar, coal, wind and gas power. "Guided by the 1998 white paper on energy, government took a policy decision to pursue the energy mix, which includes coal, nuclear, solar, wind, gas and hydro," said Zuma. "Cabinet further endorsed the nuclear energy policy of 2008 that represents the government’s commitment to develop an extensive nuclear energy programme to ensure energy security whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing job creation.
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