The escalating demand for energy in South Africa and Africa – by both households and business, has opened the market to search for other sources of energy. One such alternative is nuclear power. While many countries are making substantial investments in this source, South Africa is yet to realize its potential stemming partly from a lack of knowledge around this power source, and incorrect information that has dimmed the public’s perception.
The conference is aimed at people who are interested in learning more about nuclear power. The topics to be covered on the day include inter alia; the need for nuclear power in Africa, South Africa’s nuclear power compared to other energy sources and the potential pace of nuclear power growth. These topics will be presented by experts in the field, who will lead discussions and encourage constructive thinking around these issues.
Some of the keynote speakers are:
* Ms Dipuo Peters, SA Minister of Energy
* Dr Kelvin Kemm, CEO of Stratek Business Strategy Consultants
* Dr Van Zyl De Villiers, General Manager of Engineering (NECSA)
* Prof Mike Sathekge, Head of Department for Nuclear Medicine at Steve Biko Hospital.
International case studies will be presented by world energy experts, in order to demonstrate the impact of nuclear power in their respective economies.
The theme of the conference “Nuclear Power”.
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 20 November 2009 (Friday)
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, Gauteng
Time: 08h30
Enquiries:
Solomon Phetla
Department of Energy
Tel: 012 679 9042
Cell: 076 765 3863
E-mail: Solomon.phetla@dme.gov.za
Zodwa Batyashe
Media Liaison officer
Ministry of Energy
Tel: 012 679 – 9509
Cell: 082 455 9796
E-mail: Zodwa.Batyashe@dme.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Energy
19 November 2009
