MINISTRY OF ENERGY
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
PRIVATE BAG X 96, PRETORIA, 0001, TEL (012) 406 7658
PRIVATE BAG x 9111, CAPE TOWN, 8000 (021) 469 6440, Fax (021) 465 5980
Enquiries: Malusi.ndlovu@energy.gov.za
Memorandum from the Parliamentary Office
National Assembly Question : 927
927. Mrs C Dudley (ACDP) to ask the Minister of Energy:
(1) Whether, in view of the court action launched against Valputs Test
Smelter certain nuclear test smelter (name and details furnished), the
specified smelter and another two induction smelters are operational
at present;
(2) whether any safer options were considered in place of these smelters
that were constructed after the approved period lapsed;
(3) will the SA Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and the National
Nuclear Regulator (NNR) halt work at the smelter plants until
authorisation conditions are met as envisaged through the court
action;
(4) will Necsa and the NNR ensure that residents and those working in the
area just outside the highly populated Tshwane metropole are fully
informed of all related information and their constitutional rights
through efforts? NW1018E
Reply:
1) None of the abovementioned smelters are operational.
2) Not applicable.
3) Not applicable.
4) Not applicable.