Minister Ramokgopa, citing legal challenges, hits brakes on nuclear plans

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Minister Ramokgopa, citing legal challenges, hits brakes on nuclear plans
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Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa temporarily withdrew plans to procure new nuclear power on Friday, following a legal challenge by the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg.

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