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.
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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CSIR: Water in Karoo not enough to support fracking
The CSIR was commissioned to investigate the feasibility of shale gas development in the Karoo.
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Fracking in the Karoo moves a step closer
Regulations around the controversial mining practice have now been gazetted.
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Govt announces start of fracking assessment in Karoo
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said the process should take around two years.
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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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Ramaphosa: Shale-gas mining the way forward
The Deputy President was speaking at a business briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday.
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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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Fracking one step closer to reality
South Africa this week moved one step closer towards exploiting the country’s vast shale gas reserves.
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Fracking polluters to be fined – Shabangu
Susan Shabangu says exploiting the country’s shale gas reserves will boost the economy.
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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 will be better regulated - Molewa
Fracking will be declared a controlled activity under the National Water Act.
