Today, 12 April 2021, marks the 25th Anniversary of the Opening for Signature for the Treaty of Pelindaba

Today, 12 April 2021, marks the 25th Anniversary of the Opening for Signature for the Treaty of Pelindaba. The African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) is hosting a meeting today to commemorate this important day.

Several High-Level Officials will deliver statements during the event, including International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr. Naledi Pandor.

South Africa is the host country and Chair of the AFCONE for a 3-year term from 2018-2021.

The meeting will be introduced by AFCONE Executive Secretary, Mr Messaoud Baaliouamer; Chairperson, Adv. Doctor Mashabane and Mr. Hadjaro Adam Senoussi, the Vice Chairperson, and it will be moderated by International Politics Professor Jo-Ansie Van Wyk from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of South Africa.