Members of the media are cordially invited to attend and cover the Nuclear Seminar hosted by the Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Thursday, 12 September 2024 in Irene, Tshwane.

In July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a new Minister of Energy and Electricity to steer South Africa's energy sector towards sustainability, reliability, and affordability.

Nuclear energy is a pivotal component of South Africa’s energy mix, offering a low-carbon, reliable source of electricity that can contribute significantly to the country’s energy security and climate goals.

The Seminar aims to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future prospects of nuclear energy in South Africa through open, objective and scientifically informed discussions and research endeavours.

Discussions will focus on surfacing key challenges, facts and opportunities on nuclear energy and technology to gather insights and recommendations for policy refinement and implementation through robust dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders, including government, industry, academia, civil society and key players.

Members of the Media are invited as follows:
DATE: Thursday, 12 September 2024
TIME: 09:00 (media is advised to arrive at 08:00 or earlier)
VENUE: River Meadow Manor, Irene, Tshwane

Members of the media are STRICTLY required to rsvp by no later than 15:00 on 11 September 2024, by sending their details (name and surname; ID number; media house) to Kutlwano Huma at Kutlwano.Huma@dmre.gov.za and Johannes Mokobane at Johannes.Mokobane@dmre.gov.za

Media enquiries: Tsakane Khambane, Ministerial Spokesperson on 082 084 5566

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MINERALS AND ENERGY
www.dmre.gov.za