Civil society organisations have warned the nuclear industry to back off radioactive metal imports for smelting and its deregulated sale in South Africa, or face a legal battle. Hot on the heels of the Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (NECSA) claiming to have minimised the impact of the release of deadly radiation through negligence from the Pelindaba nuclear facility early in … [Read more...]
Radioactive waste in your home – coming soon!
One day soon, people in South Africa will be subjected to radioactive particles in everyday household goods - from your child's braces or new toy, baby prams, jewellery, eating utensils, zippers - virtually anything that contains metal. According to a group of concerned activism organisations, our country is heading down a radioactive "recycling" road that will effectively … [Read more...]
