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Harnessing nuclear technology

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) houses the country’s only nuclear research reactor which is the largest producer of a range of medical isotopes that are used for diagnosing and treating cancer.

Before the nuclear research reactor starts its 30-day cycle, Linina Bedhesi is entrusted with the job of performing calculations to ensure that the system operates safely.

The 27-year-old is a reactor analyst at Necsa and her job entails using calculation codes to do safety analysis for the reactor's core.

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