Prof Bismark Tyobeka: SA must lead Africa’s nuclear future

Prof Bismark Tyobeka: SA must lead Africa’s nuclear future

Prof Tyobeka has called for SA to take the nuclear energy lead as the continent transitions away from its fossil fuel dependency.

As nations strive towards net-zero energy targets, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has called for South Africa to take the nuclear energy lead.

South Africa’s leadership in nuclear development could define how the continent navigates its energy future.

Under Prof Tyobeka’s leadership, the NWU has become a key thought leader in advancing nuclear research and innovation across Africa.

Prof Tyobeka stressed the urgency with which South Africa should not only embrace the transition but actively set the course for Africa to emulate, ahead of the G20 Nuclear Energy Ministerial Conference being held on 9 October in Durban.

Author's summary: SA should lead Africa's nuclear future.

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The Mail & Guardian The Mail & Guardian — 2025-10-15

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