lactual and concise as possible on the basis of available information. iiowe-/er, h; ca '<e o' ,ap.s in tre avai labilil,v o" rer iab-l.: ;n{^ '-4+j^h '-h- ^f +q- Specific u! f,a}rr assessrents are subject to an elencnt of uncertainty. a, De-inni'.- '-ill rre levelolnent of its ular.iurn mii,inc and extraction indrstry, South Africars nuc]-ear energy activities have advariced steadily since the Second ',l'orld Lrrar , On its own, South Africa is one of the largast uranium producers in bhe rrorfo a:rc until rcccnt-I.l it has lroC'rced ar,proxincte"y 16 1er cent of the uranirul produced by thc narket cconorny countllies. By its j.llegal occupation of i:.larlibi.a and the resultant controf of -r.lalnibian uraniurn l:esouTces South Afri.ca has been able to increase its share of the internaticnal uraniun mal:ket ' Such an enhanced marhet share nay inply greater potential international leverage. South Aflica is no,,/ devc-IopinJ its civilian nuclear ootrer ca:acity (i"e', the -{oe.ere .."p- rpn1) Lrhir.h l.pn h6 -6ai ir'fha Ii-r-r ^. co-rth I.rica's over-a1-L enclfy situation. Increased indepenoence in the energy field -,rould rnake South Africa less sersitiv.. to l.ressure in that area f].on- the vorld coir:Lunity's action in r:esponse to the country's policies. 86, rL va,:r"ious st..ge: .- the eur-Ly devetofme:lt of its uran-ir,n ruining indusLry, 1-.1-e 1-rr.irrr - nf ^.:rc.lnn.rl rrr .f Fa c-r,+ .,- -. |^Sic nuc_Lear reSeaXCh activitie:. and the construction of nuclear reactoxs - South ltfrica's progress and increasing sclhisticaticn in the nuclear field has been he1led by co-operation with several countries , corporaiions and institutions. 87. There is no doubt that South Africa has the technical calability to make nuc] ear wcafons and Lhe necessary mean: of delivcry. co:-lbh l!frica has vast uraniun resorlrces of its olrn. It has an 'insafeguarded enrichnent facility carable of producin; r,rea^on-grade uranirr"n ena it is buil Jinq anctl-er enrichment
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the nuclear energy industry and its implications for South Africa's economy and international relations. It mentions the country's uranium production, nuclear research, and the potential for increased independence in the energy field. The text also touches on the country's technical capabilities and resources, including its vast uranium reserves.

**Category**
Industry, Science and technology