Nuclear power 'not the answer'

Well-designed and maintained nuke plants are safe SA engineer in France.

- Jarryd Westerdale

Nuclear energy is a fission rod of contention that super-heats opinions and antinuclear proponents had a win last week as Minster of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa withdrew his gazette on an intended nuclear procurement.

Although he has accepted calls for transparency and greater public participation in the process, the minister remained adamant that nuclear was a part of the country's energy future.

Earthlife Africa and Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) are the parties fighting it the hardest.