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.
CARTOON: Shell Fracks Off
Cansa is worried hazardous substances & carcinogens could contaminate drinking water in the Karoo.
The Treasure Karoo Action Group Group met with government officials this week.
An environmental group says it’s prepared to go to court in a bid to stop fracking in the Karoo.
An anti-fracking group says govt is using defective information to make decisions on fracking.
Environmental groups argue fracking will threaten scarce water resources in the Karoo.
Minister Susan Shabangu made the announcement at a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday.
Sasol CEO David Constable says his company is encouraged by moves to allow fracking in the Karoo.
Shell Chairman Bonang Mohale says declaring fracking a controlled activity will only benefit SA.
The announcement was made by Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.
Government wants shale gas exploration in the Karoo underway before next year’s elections.