France says nuclear plant fire posed no danger
France, which is competing to sell South Africa a nuclear power station, has quickly sought to downplay the effects of yesterday’s fire at one of its own nuclear power stations. Electricite de France is adamant there were no consequences for safety at the plant or for environmental safety. Electricite de France says yesterday fire resulted […]
Fistifuffs and pepper spray in South African parliament
Violent clashes broke out in parliament as South Africa opposition Economic Freedom Fighters tried for a third successive year to prevent President Jacob Zuma from delivering what was his final State of the Nation Speech. The EFF members, sporting their red overalls or maids uniforms traded punches with security staff as they were manhandled from […]