Eskom revives Thyspunt nuclear plan as green fight heats up

Eskom revives Thyspunt nuclear plan as green fight heats up

Eskom has defended its nuclear-powered electricity generation plans in the Eastern Cape’s Thyspunt, one of South Africa’s most sensitive coastal landscapes, or Bantamsklip in the Western Cape, insisting nuclear energy remains a key part of the country’s future energy mix. The proposal, which has sparked fierce resistance from environmentalists for over a decade, has re-emerged following the publication of the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2025.…