Eskom has restarted the Environmental Impact Assessment process for a proposed Nuclear 2 development at Thyspunt or Bantamsklip. The Thyspunt Alliance is mobilising support to ensure independent scientific, legal, and community oversight, highlighting serious environmental, cultural, and socio-economic risks that could permanently impact the region.
The Situation
• Nuclear 2 project reintroduced; Thyspunt under consideration again
• Could become the largest construction site in the southern hemisphere
Core Risks
• Cultural loss: globally significant heritage site at risk
• Environmental damage: coastal disruption, sand displacement, wetland threats
• Economic impact: risks to squid industry + Seal Point surf
• Infrastructure strain: heavy traffic, overburdened systems
• Social pressure: influx of non-local labour into small communities
Why the Alliance Matters
• Provides independent scientific + legal scrutiny
• Represents community interests
• Previously helped prevent Thyspunt’s selection in 2017
What Funding Enables
• Legal submissions + environmental oversight
• Independent expert reviews
• Evidence-based participation in decision-making
Please support!
Bank Details:
Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Thyspunt Alliance Fund NPC
Account Number: 62364284093
For more information, please send an email to thyspunt@amaziko.co.za