DocumentNot applicableLegislation
Nuclear Energy Act 1999, Act 46 of 1999
National Nuclear RegulatorRef: https://nnr.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RSA-Nuclear-Energy-Act-46-of-1999.pdf
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This is the Nuclear Energy Act 46 of 1999, a national law passed by the Parliament of South Africa. It establishes the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited as a state-owned public company and defines its governance, functions, and accountability. The Act also sets out legal frameworks for nuclear non-proliferation, regulation of nuclear materials and equipment, management of radioactive waste, and compliance with international obligations such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and safeguards agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency. It does not offer any opportunities for application, registration, or participation.
Facts
Reference
https://nnr.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RSA-Nuclear-Energy-Act-46-of-1999.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Act 46 of 1999
- South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited
- Department of Minerals and Energy
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
- Safeguards Agreement
- Pelindaba
- SAFARI nuclear reactor
- enrichment
- radioactive waste
- irradiated fuel
- South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited
- Department of Minerals and Energy
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- Atomic Energy Corporation
- Director-General
- inspector
- Parliament of the Republic of South Africa