The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has scheduled another round of
hearings which started on Monday 3rd of June 2024, due to public
dissatisfaction with the governance and public participation process for the
Koeberg lifetime operation (LTO) extension. Civil society organizations,
including The Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI)
amongst others, and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, have voiced their
dissatisfaction with the overall governance and public participation process. According to a statement, the NNR acknowledged that the public required more
information but this only came after civil society organizations voiced their
dissatisfaction.
Francesca de Gasparis, Executive Director at SAFCEI touched on this
matter and elaborated with the following... INSERT[SAFCEI]
According to the statement the International Atomic Energy Agency's
safety recommendations were not implemented during a Safety Aspects of
Long-Term Operations evaluation and in November 2022, 22 non-compliance concerns
were discovered during Koeberg's emergency compliance drills. Earthlife Africa
director Makoma Lekalakala worries that extending Koeberg's life will lead to
more hazardous waste and environmental impacts.
Journalist: Tasha-Ree Kella
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