This document provides a clear, structured guide for individuals who wish to formally register, and it carefully explains how to lodge an objection as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the proposed Eskom Nuclear Power Plant at Thyspunt.

It outlines the required steps to ensure that submissions are valid, recorded, and legally recognised, including registration as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP), access to official documentation, preparation of a compliant objection, and submission through the correct channels within the stipulated timeframe.

The intention is to assist participants in engaging effectively with the process, ensuring that all inputs are properly captured in the formal Comments and Responses Report and that procedural rights are fully exercised.

STEP 1

— Register as an Interested & Affected Party (I&AP)

What to include:
Full name
Contact details
Physical address
(Optional) Your interest in the project

Registered parties are legally entitled to receive responses and updates.

STEP 2

— Access the Official Documents on the WSP site at https://www.wsp.com/en-za/services/public-documents

Draft Scoping Report (main document)
Download Draft Scoping Report (DSR)
This is the core legal document under review.

STEP 3

— Understand the Process You Are Participating In
This is part of a formal EIA process under:
National Environmental Management Act

The current phase:
Scoping Phase (public comment open)
Deadline: 25 May 2026

Your input becomes part of the official Comments & Responses Report.

STEP 4

— Prepare Your Objection 
Your submission should include:

Required elements:
Your details (same as registration)
Clear reference:
“Eskom Nuclear Power Plant – Draft Scoping Report (2026)”
Statement of objection

Structure (recommended):

1. Introduction
   State your objection to the Thyspunt site selection
2. Grounds of Objection. Use headings like:
   Inadequate/outdated data
   Failure to assess renewable alternatives
   Heritage protection (SAHRA Grade I)
   Biodiversity sensitivity
   Emergency planning / PAZ issues
   Socioeconomic impacts
   Climate risks
3. Request
   Reject Thyspunt as a site OR
   Require full reassessment

STEP 5

— Submit Your Objection (Official Channels)

Primary submission method (verified):
Email: Nuclear-PP-EIA@wsp.com

Contact numbers:
011 254 4800
011 361 1300

Optional: Contact the EIA team directly
WSP Group Public Participation Office
Address: Maxwell Office Park, Midrand
WSP

STEP 6

— Include This Line
In your email, write:
“Please confirm receipt of this submission and my registration as an Interested and Affected Party.”

This creates a paper trail for legal purposes.

STEP 7

— Submit Before Deadline
Deadline: 25 May 2026
Late submissions may not be included.

STEP 8

— Follow Up (Critical for Legal Strength)
After submission, you should receive:
Acknowledgement
Inclusion in stakeholder database
Response in the final report

If not, this becomes a procedural flaw you can challenge later.

The process you are participating in is:
Scoping phase (not final approval)

Your objection influences:
Whether Thyspunt proceeds to full EIA
What issues must be studied

This is the most important stage to raise fatal flaws.

Key Takeaways
To be legally effective, your objection must:

• Be submitted through official channels
• Be tied to the Draft Scoping Report
• Raise procedural and legal issues (not just opinion)