"If we needed to decommission Koeberg now, there would be no money" - OUTA's Liz McDaid

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OUTA's Liz McDaid joined BizNews to discuss the issue around the National Nuclear Regulator of South Africa and transparency that OUTA (Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse) is calling out for. State-owned power generator Eskom is trying to expand the lifespan of Koeberg, a decision which the organisation is calling into question. McDaid and Bronwyn Nielsen discuss this and what decommissioning the nuclear plant would entail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Sep 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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