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The state capture inquiry will look at why former president Jacob Zuma pursued a dodgy nuclear deal.
South Africa’s new energy plan is set to be announced.
Are there cheaper alternatives to nuclear power to alleviate energy shortages in Africa?
Even if the nuclear plan can be massaged in South African President Jacob Zuma’s interests, it won’t be enough to ensure the deal goes through.
South African President Jacob Zuma’s efforts to promote his unpopular nuclear project are weakening him politically but he still seems keen to pursue it.
Eskom’s stand threatens the viability of the entire renewable energy sector in South Africa, something which plays into the hands of those pro coal and nuclear.
The South African government is not giving up on its push for a controversial nuclear power plan. But it’s chances of succeeding have been greatly reduced.
South Africa’s energy sector is perhaps at its most fluid and unpredictable stage it has ever been in.
South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, downplayed the topic of energy in his budget speech. There is good that can be taken from this.
South Africa has a new energy plan. Renewable energy in the form of wind, gas and solar feature high on its agenda.
Vietnam recently cancelled it’s plans for the procurement of nuclear energy. There are lessons South Africa can take from this.
There are fears that that the nuclear build in South Africa is being driven for the benefit of the politically connected rather than the national good.
A gripping soap opera is unfolding in South Africa. The two protagonists are Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and the President Jacob Zuma. The jury’s out on when the curtain will fall.
The process of decarbonisation is a complex one for South Africa, as most its power supply comes from coal.
Research and development is critical if South Africa wants to effectively increase its renewable energy output.
South Africa has plans to build new power stations despite many calling for no nuclear energy in the country.
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Honorary Research Associate, University of Cape Town
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Research Fellow, International Relations, The Sussex Energy Group, Centre for Global Political Economy, University of Sussex
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Associate Professor in Public Law, University of Cape Town
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Head: Knowledge Economy and Scientific Advancement, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection
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PhD Candidate in energy and industrial policy, economic history, domestic and international coal markets, the mining and minerals sectors, and state-business relations in South Africa, University of Cape Town
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Postdoctoral research fellow, African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, University of Johannesburg
