CANE - Coalition Against Nuclear Energy South Africa

24th October 2008

ACDP MP & Whip, Cheryllyn Dudley said today she is not satisfied with the answer given by the Minister of Public Enterprises about nuclear funding:

“South African citizens have expressed concern over the lack of information surrounding the nuclear issue and not least, about expenditure. While appreciating that Eskom requires financial propping up, the ACDP asked in Parliament how much of that propping up will be drained by nuclear projects and whether alternative energy projects are included.

We feel the public has a right to know how much of this substantial budget will be spent on nuclear…

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Anyone in South Africa is entitled to be an “interested and affected party” (I&AP) in the EIA proposals for nuclear nightmares such as the PBMR. A massive report of “specialist studies” for this EIA is currently out for public comment, once again with limited time. We asked for a 90 day extension but were granted an additional 2 weeks – actually less considering that notice was only given of this extension on 28 October, 4 days after the event. The new deadline is 7 November. This is a flawed document with flawed arguments. Don’t let them get away with it -…

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