Karoo fracking
SCA rules in favour of halting exploration for petroleum in Karoo
The court ruled the mineral resources minister does not have the authority to make regulations for petroleum exploration and production.
Fracking in the Karoo has been presented as a “yes-no” decision that will be taken by government.
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane announced last week that fracking will go ahead in the Karoo.
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the decision has been based on the balance of available scientific information.
The CSIR was commissioned to investigate the feasibility of shale gas development in the Karoo.
Regulations around the controversial mining practice have now been gazetted.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said the process should take around two years.
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Cansa is worried hazardous substances & carcinogens could contaminate drinking water in the Karoo.
The Deputy President was speaking at a business briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday.
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.
South Africa this week moved one step closer towards exploiting the country’s vast shale gas reserves.
Susan Shabangu says exploiting the country’s shale gas reserves will boost the economy.
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.
Fracking will be declared a controlled activity under the National Water Act.