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South Africa

Total projects
5
Under construction
0
Companies
4
Upcoming reg. events
0

Nuclear overview

South Africa has 5 SMR projects tracked on SMR Brief Pro, ranging from Planning to Planning.

Nuclear Readiness Score

6.0/10
Regulatory: 7Political: 5Grid: 6Public: 6Financing: 4Experience: 8

South Africa has a strong nuclear legacy and regulatory framework, but political commitment has wavered and financing remains a significant hurdle. Grid infrastructure is adequate but needs upgrades, and public acceptance is moderate.

Score updated Jun 22, 2026

Projects in South Africa

HTMR-100 — South Africa
Stratek Global
Planning
100 MWe
South Africa HTMR-100 — Koya Capital ZAR 9 Billion
Stratek Global / Koya Capital
Planning
35 MWe
Stratek Global HTMR-100 SMR
Stratek Global
Planning
35 MWe
South Africa Duynefontein New Nuclear
Eskom
Planning
4600 MWe
South Africa Necsa SMR Demonstration Plant
Necsa
Planning
0 MWe

Companies headquartered in South Africa

Allweld Nuclear and Industrial
South Africa
Nuclear engineering
Koya Capital
Cape Town, South Africa
HTGR
Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa)
Pretoria, South Africa
SMR, research reactor
Stratek Global
Johannesburg, South Africa
HTGR

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