**Nuclear Power Plan for South Africa Hits Heritage Snag**

A new nuclear power station in South Africa is one step closer to reality. Officials have identified a preferred location. But the plan now faces a major legal obstacle. An environmental report has recommended Thyspunt, a coastal site in the Eastern Cape province. The report says it is the most suitable place for the power station. The state-owned electricity company, Eskom, wants to build it. However, the process is not simple. Thyspunt has a heritage protection order on it. This order is a legal tool to protect culturally important land. It could significantly delay or even stop the nuclear project. The report is still a draft. The public can now comment on its findings. The final decision will need to balance South Africa's need for more electricity with its duty to protect heritage sites. Eskom says new nuclear power is essential to end the country's ongoing electricity shortages.