The Big Nuclear Showdown

South Africa is in the grip of an electricity crisis, with loadshedding becoming an almost daily occurrence. The shortage of electricity and poor state of Eskom's coal-fired power stations has led to leading energy industry experts scrambling for answers. Supporters of nuclear power argue that nuclear power will provide safe and clean electricity; however others argue that nuclear power is too costly, complicated to build on time and will leave a legacy of dangerous radioactive waste.

Earthlife Africa Johannesburg aims to bring these arguments to the forefront of the public discourse as the government forges ahead with it's most expensive procurement process to date. Earthlife Africa Johannesburg believes that in order for fair and transparent procurement process to take place; the public must be informed about all the issues. We therefore invite you to a public debate between prominent South African nuclear industry expert, Dr Kelvin Kemm; and internationally renown anti-nuclear activist, Vladimir Slivyak.

The debate, the 'Nuclear Showdown' will take place in the Human Rights Conference Room at Constitutional Hill, located at 11 Kotze Street in Braamfontein, on the 30th of June 2015 from 18:00 pm to 20:00 pm. Dr Kelvin Kemm and Mr. Vladimir Slivyak will debate for one hour on the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power in South Africa; after which the floor will be opened up for a question and answer session.

Please RSVP to Sello at sello@earthlife.org.za