The Catholic Church in South Africa called on government on Tuesday to suspend its nuclear procurement plans and hold a referendum on the issue as a matter of urgency.
The Justice and Peace Commission for the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) said in a statement that the economic and safety risks of the nuclear option outweigh its economic benefits.
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