Necsa at a Glance
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) was established as a public company in terms of the Nuclear Energy Act, 1999 and is wholly-owned by the State. Apart from several ancillary functions, the main functions of Necsa are to undertake and promote research and development in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences and technology; to process source material, special nuclear material and restricted material; and to co-operate with persons in matters falling within these functions. Apart from its main operations at Pelindaba, Necsa also operates the Vaalputs radioactive waste-disposal facility.
Necsa develops and utilises nuclear technology as part of the National System of Innovation. The Corporation also serves the State's nuclear institutional obligations. Its growth strategy, Vision 2010, is aimed at contributing to national and regional socio-economic development, in line with the New Partnership for Africa's Development.