Power battle over nuclear ‘solution’ for South Africa’s energy crisis

Radiating: The Koeberg nuclear power station 30km north of Cape Town is the only one on the entire African continent, but Russia plans to change this. Photo: Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images

Proponents of nuclear power claim it is safe and cheaper than renewable energy but eco-justice activists say it is expensive and dangerous

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