2009 Pelindaba Leak
16 March 2009, a leak of radioactive gases from Pelindaba is reported by NECSA. Abnormal levels of gamma radiation associated with Xenon and Krypton gases are detected, causing an evacuation of staff and an emergency to be declared. Mike Kantey is forceably ejected from a "nuclear stakeholders meeting" in Cape Town.
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