f acility i.^rith an even higher caFacit-r.. .lrurthernore , it has access at .l]ome to tne technica, skr Ll and exl,errise needed for a:.ilitary r'-rclear prorlamlT.e. 3ecause of its growing enrichment capacity South Africa's lach of access to a nucl€ar reactor designed to proouce pfutoniurn irj not an obstacle' BB. Critical details about South Afri.ca's unsafeguarclcd :nrichr,ent facility i,nd its -se lre hiEhly closci'ied by that colntry. llra.t 'nakes it difficult to assess to the ful-1 extent South Africa's actual developnent and capability in the n il if nrrr ni,.'laAr I-iald ni^-c.'nr'. -f a -F'^rl.F,l 'rr'. a'F iJFFno r t.e!t sii,e in t.Le r.-Lrr Lof,J rrJlvYliJ :-eIahEr-i dese|t in l?rT strongly suJge.ts [har nrelaraLicn lor a nuc]ear explosive device test vas under r,'ai' in South Ar:cica in 1977. 'ihe cvert af 22 SeEtember 19?9, r"'ithout a scientificaliy undispuiable explanation ' further stTengthened suspicions in the vorfd ccrtunurtity of South Africa's plans and intentions, Bt' August f977, South Africa could have ha"d sufficient material to ;nake a fission romb, and by nid-1p79 it could hav€ produced sulficient weapon- .-ra,1c uraniru. for it -.east a :er nu:leer tcatonn.t'./35/t+a? ;,ne;.Ii sh Ann3x
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a sensitive topic, specifically the development of nuclear capabilities in South Africa. It mentions the country's enrichment facility, access to technical skills, and potential capabilities to produce nuclear explosive devices. The language used is technical and suggests a focus on military or scientific applications.

**Category**
Science and technology, International trade