"It is sad that when the sites were selected in the 1980's the protection of the heritage of the First Nation did not feature. In fact the former regime did not care about the rights of the First Nation.

The Calamari Fishing Industry was not in existence at that time and the dire impacts to the industry were ignored in the first two drafts of the Environmental Impact Assessment." Malan Added

"Greenpeace believes that controversial plans for new nuclear investments are not a solution to this country's crushing electricity crisis. In fact, nuclear projects are a distraction from the real solution to the crisis: investments in renewable energy solutions. It would take at least 15 years for new nuclear projects to deliver electricity to the grid, which is far too late and comes at far too high a price. South Africans cannot afford to wait for another 15 - 20 years for nuclear projects to come online, when renewable energy investments can immediately resolve the country's urgent energy problems" said Melita Steele, Senior Climate and Energy Campaign Manager for Greenpeace Africa.

"The reality is that the current nuclear plan is nothing more than a dead end, and if this country continues to pursue these controversial nuclear expansion plans, it is the South African public who will end up paying the price. New nuclear projects are likely cost up to R1 trillion, which would bankrupt this country and force skyrocketing electricity prices, while at the same time failing to deliver on the electricity that South Africa needs today," continued Steele.

To celebrate the arrival of the Rainbow Warrior in Seal Bay and to show their support for the campaign, locals are invited to bring their picnic baskets to the Cape St Francis beach and to enjoy the evening light with the Rainbow Warrior as a backdrop. "We as a

community need to support all efforts to ensure a sustainable energy future for our country.

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and to show support for sustainable solutions on a beautiful beach." Malan Said

The visit by the Rainbow Warrior will take place on19 February 2015 and locals are encouraged to gather on the Cape St Francis beachfront from 17:00,wear white and bring along South African flags to wave at the Rainbow Warrior. Surfers will do a paddle-out to show their support and local chokka boats will gather in Seal Bay to be part of the occasion.