- South Africa plans to add 2,500 MW of nuclear capacity to address electricity shortages and emissions.
- Minister Gwede Mantashe suggests bids from Russia or Iran may be considered for the project.
- President Trump’s executive order criticizes South Africa for alleged ties with Iran, impacting aid and nuclear negotiations.
- Legal challenges delay the tender process for nuclear projects, complicating the renewal of a strategic energy pact with the U.S.
- Talks for a new Section 123 Agreement between Pretoria and Washington remain incomplete, risking fuel supply for South Africa’s nuclear plants.
