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Yes. South Africa became a nuclear power on September 22, 1977. This was confirmed by the Vela program, a U.S. spy satellite, and the Russian equivalent, on that day. South Africa denies such capability, and the official U.S. and Russian position has been not to challenge South Africa's Claims.
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What are the laws of south Africa about nuclear Plants?
In South Africa, the regulation of nuclear plants is governed primarily by the Nuclear Energy Act of 1999 and the National Nuclear Regulator Act of 1999. The Nuclear Energy Act establishes the framework for the development, use, and management of nuclear energy, while the National Nuclear Regulator Act provides for the establishment of a regulatory body to ensure the safety and security of nuclear installations. Additionally, South Africa is a signatory to various international treaties, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which influences its nuclear policy and regulations. Compliance with safety standards, environmental considerations, and emergency preparedness are central components of South African nuclear law.
What was the cold wars impact on South Africa?
The Soviet Union no longer provided aid and weapons to African countries
What countries had nuclear weapons in 1960?
By 1960 the US, USSR, UK, and France had nuclear weapons. China got them in 1964.
What country is the furthest south in Africa?
The country furthest south on the continent of Africa is South Africa. The farthest south major town in South Africa is Capetown.
Who claims South Africa?
South Africa is claimed by the citizens of the Republic of South Africa.
What country disassembled all their nuclear weapons in the 1980s?
south Africa
Should the south African government destroy all its nuclear weapons?
It has already been done. South Africa dismantled its 6 nuclear weapons in 1991.
Do South Africa possess atomic bomb?
No, South Africa long ago gave up its nuclear weapons program.
Which country on the the continent of Africa once had a nuclear weapons?
South Africa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction
Which African country claims to have dismantled all its nuclear weapons?
South Africa, but they still have plutonium.
What is the only African country to have successfully developed nuclear weapons?
The Republic of South Africa
Which is the only country ever to have possessed nuclear weapons and subsequently denuclearize?
South Africa
Which countries currently have nuclear weapons?
US, UK, Russia, France, China, India, Israel, Pakistan, North Korea, South Africa are the countries that currently have nuclear weapons.
Does South Africa has a nuclear reactor?
yes, south Africa has a nuclear reactor.
Does El Salvador have any nuclear weapons?
No. "Only" United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, India, Israel, Pakistan, North Korea and South Africa, have and/or had or is suspected of having nuclear weapons. (Wikipedia)
Which countries have nuclear weapons today?
Many countries have nuclear weapons today including the United States. China, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan also have nuclear weapons.
When Did South Africa sign the Pelindaba Treaty which declares Africa a nuclear weapon free zone?
It signed the treaty on 11 April 1996. It ratified the treaty on 13 March 1998 and made its deposit of nuclear weapons on 27 March 1998.
