Public Safety Information Forum

The Pelindaba Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF) was established by Necsa, according to the Department of Minerals and Energy Regulation No 26112 as promulgated in the Government Gazette of 12^th March 2004, as part of the National Nuclear Regulatory Act No.47 of 1999 as a holder of a nuclear license.

It is required that such meetings are held on a quarterly basis with the members of the community that live within a radius of 5km from the nuclear reactor, but Necsa extends invitations to neighbouring residents, such as Atteridgeville that is 15 km away.

The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson are independently appointed by the NNR, with Necsa as license holder providing the secretariat for the meeting. The main objective of this forum is to facilitate interaction with community members and keep stakeholders informed on safety matters. These meetings are scheduled every quarter, on Saturday mornings at the Necsa Visitor Centre, in terms of the above regulation.

Meetings are advertised in two local newspapers, Tshwane Sun and Kormorant as well as on social media. Positive growth in the numbers of attendees continued in the past years.

In future, Necsa will consider utilising the PSIF as a communication tool within the Group’s broader outreach communication mix and develop a practical communication and stakeholder engagement action plan for taking the PSIF to the next level. This will include a structure plan to utilise social media, video clips and online communications to drive interest and improve the effectiveness of the PSIF. The media will also be invited to attend and write articles about the PSIF.

The public voted for the new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson at the PSIF meeting that was held in April 2022 and it was tabled at the NNR Board Meeting on 28 July 2022. Both the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson received letters from the NNR Board confirming their appointments, which both accepted. The dates on the letters of acceptance were 2 and 10 August 2022 respectively. Mr Mareme Mathosa, Chairperson and Mr Joel Mphahla, Deputy Chair.

Vaalputs Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF)

The Vaalputs PSIF is still active and attended by members of Necsa on a quarterly basis. These meetings serve as information sessions where attendees receive information regarding nuclear, with a strong focus on the safety aspects. This valuable information is shared with the communities during their monthly meetings.

Regulations

968-08 Regulations in Terms of Section 47 read with 26(4) to Inform Persons of Emergency Plan

Emergency Procedure

Emergency_Procedure

PSIF meeting dates, time and venue for 2023/2024:

9 March 2024, Saturday at 10h00 (MS TEAMS and/or physical at the Visitor Centre) hybrid meeting
11 November 2023, Saturday at 10h00 (MS TEAMS and/or physical at the Visitor Centre) hybrid meeting
12 August 2023, Saturday at 10h00 (MS TEAMS and/or physical at the Visitor Centre) hybrid meeting
10 June 2023, Saturday at 10h00 (MS TEAMS and/or physical at the Visitor Centre) hybrid meeting

Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF) Minutes – 11 November 2023