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| No # | NIL No | Name of NIL Holder | Status | Authorised Action | Location | Province |
| 1 | NIL-02 (Variation 5) | South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) | Issued in September 2025 | Temporary increase in storage capacity of irradiated fuel elements in the SAFARI-1 reactor pool | Pelindaba site | North West |
| NIL-No | NAME OF NIL HOLDER | STATUS | AUTHORISED ACTION | Location | PROVINCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIL-04 (Rev 2) | Necsa | Issued in April 2025 | Manufacturing of component and construction activities related to the extension of Thabana Pipe Store facility. | Pelindaba site | Gauteng |
| Facility/Activity Inspected | Date of Inspection | Aims of Inspection | Summary of Inspection outcomes and Grading of Inspection Findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMET (NIL09) | Apr-25 | Planned and unannounced inspection addressing: (i) Limits and Conditions of Operation (ii) Radiation Protection (iii) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (iv) LC in Part B of the Nuclear License | Three (3) findings and one observation were raised |
| SAFARI-1 Research Reactor (NIL-02) | Apr-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing compliance with Maintenance Schedules (RR-MPR-0002, RR-MPR-0003, RR-MPR-0004, RR-MPR-0005) and Operating Technical Specifications (RR-VSK-1000) during the reactor shutdown. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| A-West Drum Store (NIL-07) | Apr-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: (i) Radiation Protection (ii) Limits and Conditions on Operation (iii) Decommissioning (iv) Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste (v) Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (vi) Public Safety Information Forum (vii) Implementation of Written Instruction for all Operations that may Affect Nuclear Safety (viii) Radiation safety or Nuclear Security | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| Area 74 Labs (NIL-10) | May-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: (i) Radiation Protection (ii) Limits and Conditions on Operation (iii) Decommissioning (iv) Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste (v) Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (vi) Public Safety Information Forum (vii) Implementation of Written Instruction for all Operations that may Affect Nuclear Safety, (viii) Radiation safety or Nuclear Security | Two (2) findings were raised |
| Quarantine Store (NIL-12) | May-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: (i) Radiological Protection (ii) Events (including Incidents or Accidents) on the Site (iii) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (iv) Safety Committee (v) Safety Documentation (vi) Physical Security (vii) Display of Nuclear Installation License (viii) Transport (ix) Modification to the design of the Existing Plant or Facility | There were no findings raised but one (1) observation was raised |
| Pel East Ponds (NIL-14) | May-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: (i) Events Management (ii) Safety Documentation (iii) Operating Technical Specifications (iv) Radiological Protection (v) Safety Committee | There were no findings raised but one (1) observation was raised |
| P-1500 Labs (NIL-33) | Apr-25 | Planned and unannounced inspection addressing: (i) Decommissioning (ii) Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste (iii) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (iv) Environmental Protections (v) Physical Security (vi) Display of Nuclear License | Three (3) findings and one (1) observation were raised |
| P-1900 Labs (NIL-36) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Radiological Protection (ii) Care and Maintenance Plan (iii) Scope of actions (iv) Limits and Conditions on Operations (v) Medical Surveillance and Health Register (vi) Decommissioning (vii) HIRA (viii) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (ix) Documents, records, authorities, and certificates | Four (4) findings and two (2) observations were raised |
| NTP (NIL-39) | Jun-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Radiological Protection (ii) Medical Surveillance | There were no findings raised but one (1) observation was raised |
| NTP (NIL-39) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing | Five (5) findings and two (2) observations were raised |
| Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing | |||
| LETF (NIL-41) | Jun-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing | There were no findings raised but six (6) observations were raised |
| (i) Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing (EIMT) | |||
| SAFARI-1 Research Reactor (NIL-02) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) LC 7: Restrictions on dealing with the site (ii) LC 11: Documents, Records Authorities and Certificates | Two (2) findings and one (1) observation were raised |
| SAFARI-1 Research Reactor (NIL-02) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing LC 22: Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| Area 26 (NIL-29) | Jun-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) LC 3: Scope of Actions (ii) LC 7: Restrictions on Dealing with the Site (iii) LC 9: Medical Surveillance and Health Register (iv) LC 12: Events Management (v) LC 13: Emergency Planning and Preparedness (vi) LC 14: Environmental Protection (vii) LC 30: Implementation of Written Instructions for all Operations that may affect Nuclear Safety, Radiation Safety or Nuclear Security. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| Environmental Management Group | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Management of Radioactive Effluent & Discharges at the Pelindaba Site (ii) Management of Radioactive Emissions on the Pelindaba Site (iii) Radiological Environmental Surveillance at Pelindaba Site & Vicinity | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| Thabana Complex (NIL-04) | May-25 | Planned and unannounced Inspection addressing: (i) Limits and Conditions on Operations (ii) Events Management | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| Pelstore (NIL-11) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Operating Technical Specification (ii) Documents and Record Management (iii) Restrictions on Dealing with the Site. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| P2800 (NIL-27) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility. (ii) Radiological Protection (iii) Care and Maintenance Plan (iv) Documents, records, authorities, and certificates (v) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (vi) Environmental protection (vii) Decommissioning (viii) HIRA | Three (3) findings and one (1) observation were raised |
| B1 Basement (NIL-42) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility. (ii) Radiological Protection (iii) Care and Maintenance Plan (iv) Documents, records, authorities, and certificates (v) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (vi) Environmental protection (vii) Decommissioning (viii) HIRA | Five (5) findings and two (2) observations were raised |
| Cal Pads (NAPP-02) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Radiological Protection (ii) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (iii) Environmental protection (iv) Decommissioning. | Three (3) findings were raised |
| UChem (NIL-03) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Duly Authorised and Suitable Qualified and Experienced Persons (ii) Safety Committee | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| YM-Vacuum (NIL-34) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility. (ii) Radiological Protection (iii) Care and Maintenance Plan (iv) Documents, records, authorities, and certificates (v) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (vi) Environmental protection (vii) Decommissioning (viii) HIRA | Five (5) findings were raised |
| RadAnal Labs (NIL-37) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Scope of Actions (ii) Radiation Protection (iii) Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (iv) Decommissioning (v) Radioactive Waste Management. | Three (3) findings were raised |
| Pelindaba Analytical Laboratories (NIL-40) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) PAL-NIL40-PRG-0001: Radiological Surveillance and Control Programme for the PAL & NFP Laboratories in Building B-E1 (ii) Radioactive Waste Management (iii) Environmental Protection (iv) Events Management | Two (2) findings were raised |
| Emergency Services | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Inspection and Maintenance on Emergency Vehicles and Equipment (ii) Control of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment (iii) Control Over Radioactive Sources (iv) Facilities and equipment used in the ECC. | Five (5) findings were raised |
| Area 16 (NIL-18) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility. (ii) Radiological Protection (iii) Care and Maintenance Plan (iv) Documents, records, authorities, and certificates (v) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (vi) Environmental protection (vii) Decommissioning (viii) HIRA | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection |
| SAFARI-1 Research Reactor (NIL-02) | Jun-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Operating Technical Specifications (ii) Examination of a candidate Shift Supervisor | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. |
| ElProd (NIL-08) | May-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) OTS (ii) SQEP | One (1) finding was raised |
| A8 Decon Services (NIL-06) | Jun-25 | Planned and announced Inspection addressing: (i) Worker Radiation Protection Programme (ii) Follow-up on non-compliances from previous inspections | One (1) finding and one (1) observation were raised |
| H-Building CAM (NIL-35) | Jun-25 | Planned and unannounced Inspection addressing: (i) Radiological Protection (ii) Care and Maintenance Plan (iii) Scope of actions (iv) Limits and Conditions on Operations (v) Medical Surveillance and Health Register (vi) Decommissioning (vii) HIRA (viii) Emergency Planning and Preparedness (ix) Documents, records, authorities, and certificates | Five (5) findings were raised |
| A8 Decon Services (NIL-06) | Jun-25 | Unplanned and announced Inspection addressing | Five (5) findings were raised |
| The inspection was conducted following the reported incident from the facility | |||
| De-Heeling (NIL-20) | Jun-25 | Unplanned and announced Inspection addressing | Two (2) findings were raised |
| The inspection was conducted following the reported incident from the facility | |||
| BEVA K3 Stores (NIL-17) | Jul-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: (a) LC 3: Scope of Actions (b) LC 4: Demarcation of Site Boundary, Site Plans, Designs and Specifications (c) LC 8: Radiological Protection (d) LC 11: Documents, Records, Authorities and Certificates (e) Part B: Specified NNR Requirements | One (1) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| Bus Shed Complex (NIL-13) | Jul-25 | Planned and unannounced inspection addressing – Radioactive Waste Management. | Five (5) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| • Decommissioning • Limits and Conditions on Operations. • Radiological Protection • Medical Surveillance and Health Register. • Transport • Security • Events | |||
| J-Building (NIL-21) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – 1. Care and Maintenance Plan 2. Scope of Actions 3. Radioactive Waste Management 4. Decommissioning 5. Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste 6. Restrictions on Dealing with the Site 7. Events, (including Incidents or Accidents) 8. Safety committee 9. Demarcation of Site Boundary, Plans, Design and Specification. 10. Radiological Protection | Eight (8) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| D-Building (NIL-22) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: 1. Display of the Nuclear Installation Licence 2. Limits and Conditions on Operations 3. Decommissioning 4. Events, (including Incidents or Accidents) 5. Radiological protection 6. Modification to Design of Existing Plant or Facility 7. Scope of Actions 8. Medical Surveillance and Health Register 9. Emergency Planning and Preparedness | Eleven (11) finding and two (2) observations were raised. |
| P-1900 Labs (NIL-36) | Jul-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – Scope of Actions • Medical Surveillance and Health Register. • Emergency Planning and Preparedness. • Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change. | Two (2) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| NTP (NIL-39) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing best practices. | One (1) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| Area 40 Complex (NIL-19) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: (a) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility (b) Radiological Protection. (c) Access and Egress. (d) Safety Committee and Safety Documentation. (e) Emergency Planning and Preparedness. (f) NIL-19 | Two (2) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| LETF Complex (NIL-41) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – NIL-41 Licence Conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility-specific documentation. | Four (4) finding and one (1) observation were raised. |
| P-2700 Complex (NIL-03) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Two (2) finding and two (2) observations were raised. |
| To verify compliance of UCHEM with EIMT and Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste, detailed in SHEQ-INS docs, Licence condition as well as facility specific documentation. | |||
| ELPROD (NIL-08) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – Medical Surveillance and Health Register, | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing, Restrictions on Dealing with the site. | |||
| UMET (NIL-09) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – Environmental Protection, EIMT detailed in SHEQ-INS series and facility specific documents as well as facility specific documentation. | One (1) finding and two (2) observations were raised. |
| E-Building (NIL-30) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – (a) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility. (b) Radiological Protection. (c) Care and Maintenance Plan. (d) Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (e) Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste (f) Part-B of NIL-30 | Eight (8) finding and five (5) observations were raised. |
| Dorbyl Camp (NIL-31) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – (a) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility. (b) Radiological Protection. (c) Care and Maintenance Plan. (d) Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (e) Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste (f) Part-B of NIL-30 | Nine (9) finding and two (2) observations were raised. |
| SAFARI-1 (NIL-02) | Jul-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – Facility Maintenance Schedules (RR-MPR-0003, RR-MPR-0004, RR-MPR-0005) Operating Technical Specifications (RR-VSK-1000) during the August 2025 reactor shutdown. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| FDL (NIL-38) | Jul-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: • Restrictions on Dealing with the Site. • Radiological Protection. • Radioactive Waste Management. • Emergency Planning and Preparedness.. | Two (2) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| H-Building (NIL-35) | Jul-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing – | Two (2) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| Facility Specific Procedures: • AC-VHBLIC-PRG-08001: Radiological Surveillance and Control Program for the Applied Chemistry Laboratories in V-H Building. • Environmental Protection. • Radioactive Waste Management. • Safety and Security Culture Enhance Process. • Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change. | |||
| P-16000 Laboratories (NIL-37) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: • Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing. • Radiological Protection. • Safety and Security Culture Enhancement Process. • Duly Authorised and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons. • Events on the Site. | One (1) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| PAL (NIL-40) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection addressing: • NIL-40: Nuclear Installation Licence. • Operating Technical Specification. • Safety Committee. • Safety Documentation. • Duly Authorised and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons. | Four (4) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| Area 21 (NIL-16) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Four (4) finding and one (1) observation were raised. |
| The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of the NNR inspection conducted at Area 21 storage facility. The inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the: • Events, (including Incidents or Accidents) on the Site. • Radiological protection. • Safety documentation. • Medical Surveillance and Health Register. • Restrictions on Dealing with the Site. • Demarcation of Site Boundary, Site Plans, Designs and Specifications. • Radioactive waste management. | |||
| Thabana Complex (NIL-04) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Five (5) finding and two (2) observations were raised. |
| The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of the NNR inspection conducted at | |||
| Thabana. The inspection was to verify compliance of the facility during the Ponds 3 and 4 | |||
| Capping project and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: • Environmental protection. • Radioactive waste management. • Duly Authorised and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons. • Implementation of written instruction. • Radiation protection. • Project (Conditions pertaining to Pond 3 capping) | |||
| Area 14 Waste Man Complex (NIL-11) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection: The purpose of the inspection was to verify compliance with: • X-Ray Radiological protection. • Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing.• Construction and commissioning of plant or process. • Conditions pertaining to X-Ray commissioning. • X-Ray OTS | Two (2) finding and one (1) observation were raised. |
| C-Building (NIL-23) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection. The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of the NNR inspection conducted at C-Building. The inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: (a) Scope of actions that may be undertaken in the facility (b) Care and Maintenance Plan. (c) Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste (d) Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (e) Part B of NIL23 | Four (4) Findings and 3 three observations were raised |
| SAFARI-1 (NIL-02) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection: The purpose of the inspection was to verify compliance of the facility to the following conditions of authorisation: (a) LC 8: Radiological Protection (b) LC 9: Medical Surveillance and Health Register | Four (4) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| SAFARI-1 (NIL-02) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection: The purpose of the inspection was to verify compliance to Licence Condition 5: Physical Security and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific processes. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| A8 Decontamination Facility (NIL-06) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection: The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of the NNR Inspection conducted at the A-8 Decontamination Facility. The inspection aimed to verify compliance with the following areas using facility-specific documentation and associated SHEQ-INS: • Medical Surveillance and Health Register. • Decommissioning. • Environmental Protection • Quality, Security and Safety Management • Radiation Protection, Workplace Monitoring. | Three (3) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| SAFARI-1 (NIL-02) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection: To verify compliance with the following license condition and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation LC-16: Safety Committees. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| SAFARI-1 (NIL-02) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection. The purpose of the inspection was to verify compliance of the facility to the following conditions of authorisation: (a) LC 25: Organisational Capability and Management of Organisational Change (b) LC 27: Public Safety Information Forum (c) LC 29: Display of the Nuclear Installation Licence | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| HEU Vault – K0090 (NIL-05) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| To document the outcomes of the inspections conducted at AZF Facility on | |||
| 29 August 2025. The purpose of the said inspection was to verify compliance of AZF with Operational Technical Specification (OTS), Safety Assessment Report (SAR), Access and Egress, Radiation Protection as well as Safety Management principles determined for the facility. | |||
| Oil Purification Facility (NIL-15) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | No findings but one (1) observation. |
| The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of an NNR inspection conducted at NTP on 28 September 2025. The aim of the inspection was to assess whether systems, processes and agreements were in place and effectively implemented to ensure compliance with Care and Maintenance best practices. | |||
| BEVA Evaporation Ponds (NIL-26) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Seven (7) findings and three (3) observations were raised. |
| The purpose of the inspection was to verify compliance with the following NIL-26 Licence Conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility-specific documentation: • Radiological Protection, • Care and Maintenance, • Demarcation of Site Boundary, Site Plans, Designs and Specifications | |||
| X-Building (NIL-32) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Three (3) findings and three (3) observations were raised. |
| The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of the NNR inspection conducted at | |||
| X-Building. The inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: a) Scope of authorised activities b) Radiation Protection c) Care and Maintenance Plan d) Authorised Activities e) Decommissioning Funds f) Events Management g) Demarcation of Site Boundary, Site Plans, Designs and Specifications h) Restrictions on Dealing with the Site | |||
| Area 27 De-Heeling (NIL-20) | Aug-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Nine (9) findings and three (3) observations were raised. |
| The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of the NNR inspection conducted at Area 27 De-Heeling Facility. The inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: • Radioactive Waste Management • Decommissioning • Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste • OTS • Events | |||
| NTP Radiochemicals Complex (NIL-39) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection | Five (5) findings and six (6) observations were raised. |
| The NNR conducted an inspection at NTP Radiochemical Complex (P-1701) from 11, 12 and 15 to 17 September 2025. The purpose of this report is to document the outcomes of Page 7 of 24 | |||
| Inspection Number: INS-NTWP-0440 | |||
| COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE INSPECTION REPORT the NNR inspection conducted at NTP Radiochemical Complex (P-1701). The aim of the inspection was to assess whether systems, processes and agreements were in place and effectively implemented to ensure compliance with the following NIL- conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: | |||
| a) Scope of authorised activities b) Quality, Security and Safety Management c) Safety Documentation d) Radiation Protection e) Transport f) Modification to Design of Existing Plant or Facility g) Emergency Planning & Preparedness h) Decommissioning i) Safety Committees j) Environmental Protection k) Radioactive Waste Management l) Self-Inspection Programme | |||
| NTP Radiochemicals Complex (NIL-39) | Sep-25 | Planned and announced inspection | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were no identified findings or observations the inspection outcomes were not graded |
| Area 26 (NIL-29) | Oct-25 | The purpose of the planned and unannounced inspection was to verify compliance to the following Licence Conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific processes: (a) LC 3: Scope of Actions (b) LC 8: Radiological Protection (c) LC 12: Events on the Site (d) LC 20: Construction and Commissioning of Plant or Process (e) LC 29: Display of Nuclear Installation Licence. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were neither findings nor observations identified, the inspection outcomes were not graded. |
| SAFARI-1 RR (NIL-02) | Oct-25 | The purpose of the planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance with the facility Maintenance Schedules (RR-MPR-0003, RR-MPR-0004, RR-MPR-0005) and Operating Technical Specifications (RR-VSK-1000) during the October 2025 reactor shutdown. | Three (3) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| A-West Drum Store (NIL-07) | Oct-25 | The purpose planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of A-West Drum Store Facility with regards to the following requirements: 1. Scope of Actions 2. Demarcation of Site Boundary, Site Plans, Designs and Specifications 3. Restrictions on Dealing with the Site 4. Radioactive waste management 5. Events 6. Safety committee 7. Safety Documentation | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were neither findings nor observations identified, the inspection outcomes were not graded. |
| Area 14 Waste Management Complex (NIL-11) | Oct-25 | The purpose planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: • Emergency Planning and Preparedness. • Environmental protection. • Display of the Nuclear Installation Licence. | Four (4) findings and one (1) observation were raised. |
| Thabana Complex (NIL-04) | Oct-25 | The purpose planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL- conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documentation: • Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing. • Radiological protection. • Decommissioning. | Five (5) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| LEMS (NIL-41) | Oct-25 | The aim of the planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL-41 conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility-specific documentation: • Safety Culture • Environmental protection • Medical health surveillance • Quality and Safety Management • Radiological Protection • Radioactive Waste Management • Emergency • Safety Documentation. • Decommissioning • Self-Inspection Programme • Scope of Actions • Modification to Design of Existing Plant or Facility • SHEQ Management System. | Thirty-one (31) findings and eight (8) observations were raised. |
| NTP (NIL-39) | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and announced inspection was to assess whether systems, processes and agreements were in place and effectively implemented to ensure compliance with the following areas: • Scope of Actions • Operational Technical Specifications • Public Safety Forum. | Two (2) findings and two (2) observations were raised. |
| UMET (NIL-09) | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of UMET Facility with Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste, Safety Documentation, Financial Security and Radioactive Waste Management principles detailed in the SHEQ-INS-series and facility specific documentation. | Four (4) findings and one (1) observation were raised. |
| ELPROD (NIL-08) | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of ELPROD Facility with Environmental Protection, EIMT detailed in SHEQ-INS series and facility specific documents as well as facility specific documentation. | Five (5) findings and one (1) observation were raised. |
| PAL (NIL-40) | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of Pelindaba Analytical Laboratories with the following SHEQ-INS requirements and Facility Specific Procedures: • NIL-40: Nuclear Installation Licence. • Decommissioning. • Function of Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste. • Restrictions on Dealing with the Site. | Two (2) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| Emergency Services | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and unannounced inspection was to verify compliance of Calibration Pads with the following SHEQ-INS- requirements and Facility Specific Procedures: • RD-014: Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements for Nuclear Installations. • SHEQ-INS-3500: Necsa Emergency Plan. • SHEQ-INS-3010: Fire Prevention and Control Measures. • SHEQ-INS-3070: Emergency Exercises. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were neither findings nor observations identified, the inspection outcomes were not graded. |
| RadAnalysis (NIL-37) | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and unannounced inspection was to verify compliance of Radioanalysis with the following Licence Conditions, SHEQ-INS- requirements and Facility Specific Procedures: • Scope of Actions. • Operating Technical Specification. • Safety Documentation. • Decommissioning. • Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing. | Six (6) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| NTP (NIL-39) | Nov-25 | The aim of the planned and announced inspection was to assess whether systems, processes and agreements were in place and effectively implemented to ensure compliance with the following areas: • Transport • Financial Security | Two (2) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| SAFARI-1 RR (NIL-02) | Nov-25 | The purpose planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of the requirements of the following facility specific procedures: • Operating Technical Specifications – (RR-VSK-1000). • Irradiation of Flux Swords in the Reactor Core – (RO-OPR-1007). • Normal start-up Procedures – (RO-OPR-1001). | Two (2) findings and no (0) observations were raised. |
| SAFARI-1 RR (NIL-02) | Nov-25 | The purpose planned and announced inspection was to verify compliance to Licence Condition 10: Radioactive Waste Management, as well as the associated SHEQ-INS and facility specific documents. | There were no findings raised during the inspection. The authorisation holder was found to be compliant with all aspects evaluated during the inspection. In view that there were neither findings nor observations identified, the inspection outcomes were not graded. |
| UCHEM (NIL-03) | Nov-25 | The purpose unplanned and announced inspection was to verify compliance of UCHEM during the preparation and conducting of SB furnace wall thickness test against requirements detailed in SHEQ-INS docs, Licence condition as well as facility specific documentation. | One (1) finding and no (0) observations were raised. |
| LEMS (NIL-41) | Nov-25 | The aim of the unplanned and unannounced inspection was to verify compliance of the facility with the following NIL-41 conditions and associated SHEQ-INS and facility-specific documentation: • NIL-41 • Environmental protection • Medical health surveillance • Quality and Safety Management • Radiological Protection • Radioactive Waste Management • Emergency • Safety Documentation. • Scope of Actions • SHEQ Management System. • Events Management. | Ten (10) finding and two (2) observations were raised. |
There were Enforcement Actions for 2025-2026.
| Title | Description |
| 11 November 2025: Final Report | Regulatory Nuclear Emergency Exercise at Necsa at NECSA Pelindaba |
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