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NNR Press Release New Build NISL Application Accepted

National Nuclear RegulatorRef: UNDER SECTION 21

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Source domain: nnr.co.za

Collected on 13 July 2026

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What this means

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) issued a press release stating that it has accepted two Nuclear Installation Site Licence (NISL) applications for further processing. The applications were submitted by ESKOM Holdings SOC (Ltd) for the Thyspunt site (Eastern Cape) and the Duynefontyn site (Western Cape), where the applicant intends to construct and operate multiple nuclear installations (power reactors) and associated auxiliary nuclear installations of a plant type and technology not yet identified. The NNR directed the applicant to publish and serve the applications for public participation, and notes that initial representations on health, safety and environmental issues may be made to the NNR Board within 30 days of the notice under Section 21(4) of the NNR Act.

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public comment opportunityClosed

Initial representations on health, safety, and environmental issues related to NISL applications

Members of the public who are affected by the granting of a Nuclear Installation Site Licence can submit written representations concerning health, safety, and environmental impacts of the proposed nuclear installations at Thyspunt and Duynefontyn sites.

Who it is for: persons affected by the granting of a nuclear installation site licence
How to act on it: Submit written representations to the NNR Board
Closes: 27 August 2016

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In terms of Section 21(4) of the NNR Act, initial representations may be made related to health, safety and environmental issues connected with the applications by persons affected by the granting of such a Nuclear Installation Site Licence, to the Board of the NNR within 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice.

information package for public engagementOngoing

Public information document (PID) for stakeholder engagement

Stakeholders will receive a Public Information Document (PID) developed by ESKOM Holdings SOC (Ltd) to support informed participation during the formal public hearings process on the NISL applications.

Who it is for: stakeholders involved in nuclear energy projects
How to act on it: Access the PID through the NNR website after it is published

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Information on the NISL application and the NNRs public hearings process will be made available on the NNR’s website. Please visit:www.nnr.co.za

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Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Reference

UNDER SECTION 21

Key Takeaways

NNR accepted two NISL applications for further processing
Applicant: ESKOM Holdings SOC (Ltd)
Sites: Thyspunt (Eastern Cape) and Duynefontyn (Western Cape)
NNR received applications on 10 March 2016
Press release date: 28 July 2016
NNR found applications compliant with relevant national policies, the NNR Act and associated regulations
Applicant must serve copies and publish applications in the public domain
Initial representations to NNR Board within 30 days from notice date (Section 21(4))
Public hearings process is the second phase under Section 21(4)(b)
Applicant must develop a Public Information Document (PID) for stakeholders
National Nuclear Regulator (NNR)
NNR Board
ESKOM Holdings SOC (Ltd)
Mr Peter Bester
Gino Moonsamy