On Sunday, the City Press reported it was in possession of a document stating that the power utility will in June this year issue a formal request for proposals from bidders.
There have been concerns that the country simply cannot afford the programme.
Eskom’s Khulu Phasiwe says reports that the nuclear build programme has virtually been given the go ahead are incorrect.
“We’re not anywhere near the requests for proposals. We’re currently dealing with request for information which is going to the end of this month.”
He says claims that the project will cost R1 trillion also have no basis.
