Bantamsklip Nuclear Plan Sparks Urgent Community Response
Bantamsklip lies on one of the Western Cape’s most ecologically sensitive coastlines, situated between Gansbaai and Pearly Beach and directly linked to the Dyer Island Marine Protected Area. It is home to endangered fynbos species, unique limestone habitats, and the rich Dyer Island/Walker Bay marine ecosystem. This coastline forms a critical biodiversity hotspot and a major tourism anchor for the region. Once disturbed, it cannot be rehabilitated.
Independent experts have consistently shown that South Africa does not currently need new nuclear power to secure its energy future. Nuclear developments are extremely expensive, often face long delays, and carry significant environmental, safety, and economic risks. Establishing a nuclear plant at Bantamsklip would permanently alter one of our most pristine coastlines, affecting tourism, livelihoods, property values, wildlife, and future generations.
Residents of the Overstrand are urged to attend Eskom’s official public Zoom meetings on 01 December 2025 and 02 December 2025 regarding the proposed 5 200 MW nuclear power plant at Bantamsklip.
Residents are asked to RSVP via: https://arcg.is/0CfKaW
or via the WSP website: https://www.wsp.com/en-za/services/public-documents
Virtual Public Meeting Dates (Extracted Directly from the Official Notice)Two virtual public meetings will be held to introduce the public to the proposed NPP project, with details provided in the table below.
Meeting Number Dates Times Microsoft Teams Meeting Login Details
1. 01 December 2025 15h00 – 16h30
Meeting ID: 347 771 558 903 03 • Password: ER6nX9G2
2. 02 December 2025 18h00 – 19h30
Meeting ID: 317 567 262 536 81 • Password: nB6KfHeA
WSP Public Participation Office
Tel: +27 11 254 4800
Email: Nuclear-PP-EIA@wsp.com
Address: Building 1, Maxwell Office Park, Magwa Crescent, Midrand
Residents are encouraged to share these details on their community WhatsApp groups to ensure broad participation. Community members who would like to help brainstorm next steps, or who can offer skills such as social media support, environmental insight, communications, or research, are invited to email: rodney@bantamsklip.org
*WEBINAR INVITE*: What You Need to Know About the proposed new Nuclear Power Plans for Bantamsklip and Thuyspunt
Join us for a webinar unpacking ESKOM’s proposed 5200 MW nuclear power plants at Bantamsklip (Western Cape) or Thuyspunt (Eastern Cape), a development nearly three times the capacity of Koeberg.
Details:
Date: 28 November 2025
Time: 10:00–12:00 (SAST)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WX6u1DiUTna6crgRFYvoCg
We’ll talk about:
– What is the EIA Public Participation Process
– Environmental & biodiversity impacts
– How to get involved – join active groups in the area and make your own comments & appeals
This session is open to all and especially helpful for anyone new and wanting to understand what is happening in this space, even if you don’t live in the two areas selected.