Parliament, Tuesday, 28 April 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has shortlisted 26 candidates for interviews to fill vacancies on the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) Board.
The committee agreed to shortlist four candidates for the community representative and 22 candidates for the labour representative.
Last year, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, called for nominations under section 8(7)(a) of the Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999), to ensure representation from both communities and labour on the NNR Board.
The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is a regulatory authority established as a juristic person under section 3 of the Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999. The NNR’s mandate is to regulate, monitor, and enforce safety standards to achieve safe operating conditions, prevent nuclear accidents, and mitigate the consequences of such accidents. This ensures the protection of workers, the public, property, and the environment against the potential harmful effects of ionizing radiation and radioactive materials.
The committee received a total of 120 applications during the nomination process.
The names of the shortlisted candidates, along with their CVs (in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act [POPI Act]), will be published on Parliament’s website.
The committee invites all members of the public and civil society to engage and share their views on the candidates. The public commentary is crucial as it will contribute to determining the next Board members. By allowing civil society and the public at large to comment and engage with the shortlisted candidates, the committee aims to ensure transparency and inclusivity throughout the selection process.
The closing date for comments from members of the public and civil society is Friday, 29 May 2026.
Here below are shortlisted candidates for the community representative:
Mr A Tomsana
Dr M Leotlela
Mr D Dube
Mr E Tladi
Here below are shortlisted candidates for the labour representative:
A summary of each candidate’s resume is available on the parliamentary website. Public comments can be submitted through an online form accessible via the provided link:
PUBLIC COMMENTARY: SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR – Fill out form
Comments should be sent to Mr Arico Kotze at: NNR-application@parliament.gov.za
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