• Government moves to formal implementation phase of nuclear energy programme with the country preparing to add 5,200 MW of nuclear capacity by 2039, and a further 4,800 MW thereafter.
  • Small modular reactors positioned as future solution for data centres and energy security. Read more

South Africa’s long debated nuclear energy programme is moving decisively toward implementation, with a clear shift from policy discussion to delivery.

Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Program Implementing Organisation workshop on 04 February 2026, Acting Director General Subesh Pillay said the priority is now to build a nuclear programme that is safe, lawful, affordable and…