Sa Open To Russian, Iranian Nuclear Partnerships Amid Energy Crisis - Mantashe
South Africa may consider turning to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, according to Minister Gwede Mantashe, despite concerns from the United States.
The country aims to add 2 500 megawatts of new nuclear capacity to address electricity shortages and reduce emissions.
However, the US has raised concerns about South Africas relations with Iran, with President Donald Trump halting aid over alleged nuclear ties.
South Africa denies any nuclear cooperation with Iran.
We cant have a contract that says Iran or Russia must not bid, we cant have that condition, Reuters quoted Mantashe as saying. If they are the best in terms of the offer on the table, well take any country.The renewal of a US-South Africa nuclear pact, a crucial deal for importing US nuclear fuel, has been delayed due to legal challenges and complications arising from the current diplomatic tensions.
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