02
September 2002
Koeberg
action update
The twelve Greenpeace
activists arrested at Koeberg have
walked free from Atlantis magistrates court wearing 'Nukes
out of Africa' t-shirts.
They were fined SAR
4,000 for breaching security at the nuclear power plant and
a further SAR 1,000 for failing to declare the true purpose
of their visit on visa applications and for entering an unauthorised
harbour.
Sounds fair to me. It's a relatively small
sacrifice to make in order to highlight the massive problem
that the Koeberg nuclear power plant represents for the people
of South Africa.
Indeed since our action it has become clear
that Eskom the owners of the power plant have not been playing
by the rules. They have failed to provided the necessary safety,
security and evacuation plans for the plant. So let's hope
that the authorities continue in their fair mindedness and
investigate that!
It's really good to know that our friends
have been treated fairly and are free to go home for a well
earned rest.
- Nick
|
