Antifracking
Court dismisses joined bid to set aside govt’s proposed fracking regulations
AfriForum and Treasure the Karoo say the regulations are unlawful on various grounds.
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CARTOON: Shell Fracks Off
CARTOON: Shell Fracks Off
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Cansa launches fracking transparency initiative
Cansa is worried hazardous substances & carcinogens could contaminate drinking water in the Karoo.
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'Anti-fracking meeting successful'
The Treasure Karoo Action Group Group met with government officials this week.
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'Fracking is a serious issue'
An environmental group says it’s prepared to go to court in a bid to stop fracking in the Karoo.
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‘Govt info on fracking is flawed’
An anti-fracking group says govt is using defective information to make decisions on fracking.
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Anti-fracking protest underway
Environmental groups argue fracking will threaten scarce water resources in the Karoo.
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Cabinet approves fracking regulations
Minister Susan Shabangu made the announcement at a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday.
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Sasol still keen on Karoo fracking
Sasol CEO David Constable says his company is encouraged by moves to allow fracking in the Karoo.
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Shell committed to Karoo project
Shell Chairman Bonang Mohale says declaring fracking a controlled activity will only benefit SA.
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Fracking to be declared a controlled activity
The announcement was made by Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.
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Govt. pushes for fracking in Karoo
Government wants shale gas exploration in the Karoo underway before next year’s elections.
