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Karoo fracking. Picture: supplied

Karoo fracking

SCA rules in favour of halting exploration for petroleum in Karoo

By Kaylynn Palm

The court ruled the mineral resources minister does not have the authority to make regulations for petroleum exploration and production.

  • FILE: A fracking site is situated on the outskirts of a town in the Permian Basin oil field. Picture: AFP

    [EXPLAINER] Unpacking the issues around fracking in SA

    Fracking in the Karoo has been presented as a “yes-no” decision that will be taken by government.

    1774 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters gather outside Parliament to show their opposition to the governments decision to lift a moratorium on shale-gas exploration in the Karoo. Picture: Nathan Adams/EWN

    Lobby group to take further action if govt continues with fracking plan

    Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane announced last week that fracking will go ahead in the Karoo.

    1874 days ago
  • FILE: Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane. Picture:  AFP.

    Fracking will go ahead in the Karoo, says Zwane

    Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the decision has been based on the balance of available scientific information.

    1879 days ago
  • FILE: Karoo fracking. Picture: Supplied.

    CSIR: Water in Karoo not enough to support fracking

    The CSIR was commissioned to investigate the feasibility of shale gas development in the Karoo.

    2006 days ago
  • FILE: Last month Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor announced the start of a process. Picture: supplied

    Fracking in the Karoo moves a step closer

    Regulations around the controversial mining practice have now been gazetted.

    2538 days ago
  • FILE: Government's announced the start of a process to determine the environmental impact as well as social benefit of fracking in the Karoo. Picture: supplied

    Govt announces start of fracking assessment in Karoo

    Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said the process should take around two years.

    2568 days ago
  • Shell Fracks Off

    CARTOON: Shell Fracks Off

    CARTOON: Shell Fracks Off

    2623 days ago
  • FILE. CANSA is worried hazardous substances & carcinogens could contaminate drinking water in the Karoo.  Picture: Supplied

    Cansa launches fracking transparency initiative

    Cansa is worried hazardous substances & carcinogens could contaminate drinking water in the Karoo.

    2678 days ago
  • FILE: Environmental organisations say fracking will shift our economy from being energy constrained to being water constrained.

    Ramaphosa: Shale-gas mining the way forward

    The Deputy President was speaking at a business briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday.

    2896 days ago
  • An environmental group says it’s prepared to go to court in a bid to stop fracking in the Karoo. Picture: Sapa

    '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.

    3027 days ago
  • Protesters gather outside Parliament to show their opposition to the government’s decision to lift a moratorium on shale-gas exploration in the Karoo. Picture: Nathan Adams/EWN.

    ‘Govt info on fracking is flawed’

    An anti-fracking group says govt is using defective information to make decisions on fracking.

    3121 days ago
  • Protesters gather outside Parliament to show their opposition to the government’s decision to lift a moratorium on shale-gas exploration in the Karoo. Picture: Nathan Adams/EWN.

    Anti-fracking protest underway

    Environmental groups argue fracking will threaten scarce water resources in the Karoo.

    3139 days ago
  • Equipment used for the extraction of natural gas is viewed at a hydraulic fracturing site on June 19, 2012 in South Montrose, Pennsylvania. Picture: AFP.

    Fracking one step closer to reality

    South Africa this week moved one step closer towards exploiting the country’s vast shale gas reserves.

    3139 days ago
  • Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu. Picture: Regan Thaw/EWN

    Fracking polluters to be fined – Shabangu

    Susan Shabangu says exploiting the country’s shale gas reserves will boost the economy.

    3146 days ago
  • Equipment used for the extraction of natural gas. Picture: AFP.

    Cabinet approves fracking regulations

    Minister Susan Shabangu made the announcement at a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday.

    3147 days ago
  • FILE: Equipment used for the extraction of natural gas is viewed at a hydraulic fracturing site on 19 June 2012 in South Montrose, Pennsylvania. Picture: AFP

    Sasol still keen on Karoo fracking

    Sasol CEO David Constable says his company is encouraged by moves to allow fracking in the Karoo.

    3178 days ago
  • Shell Chairman Bonang Mohale says to declare fracking a controlled activity will benefit SA.

    Shell committed to Karoo project

    Shell Chairman Bonang Mohale says declaring fracking a controlled activity will only benefit SA.

    3178 days ago
  • FILE: A small child takes part in an anti-fracking protest outside Parliament on 22 September, 2012. Picture: Nathan Adams/EWN

    Fracking will be better regulated - Molewa

    Fracking will be declared a controlled activity under the National Water Act.

    3183 days ago
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