South Africa to build new nuclear plants
STORY: South Africa to build new nuclear plants
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023
DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023
LENGTH: 00:00:51
LOCATION: Pretoria
CATEGORY: POLITICS
SHOTLIST:
1. various of the press conference
2. SOUNDBITE (English): KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA, Minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity
STORYLINE:
The South African government will begin the process of adding 2,500 megawatts (MW) to its nuclear capacity, with the first commissioning expected in 2032 or 2033, a senior official said Tuesday.
"We are triggering a procurement process. We are going out to ensure that we are able to get that additional 2,500 MW of nuclear capacity to ensure energy security and sovereignty. This is a significant milestone," said Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity, at a media briefing.
SOUNDBITE (English): KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA, Minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity
"When I give the update on the energy action plan, the focus is on ending the existential c
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