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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

‘People over profits’: Constitutional Court deals blow to Shell’s Wild Coast plans

The Constitutional Court has delivered a significant blow to Shell and Impact Africa's Wild Coast exploration plans, setting aside their exploration right. The court found that…

  • Sheree Bega
9 min read
SANRAL aims to be a catalyst for the emergence of businesses owned by women
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

DFFE weighing N2 Wild Coast compliance notice eight months after inspection

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is weighing a compliance notice against Sanral after inspectors found serious environmental non-compliance,…

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
The applicants contend that the approval of new fossil fuel projects flies in the face of South Africa’s climate commitments. (Photo supplied)
AUKOTOWA FISHERIES

Small-scale fishers take oil exploration fight to high court

The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast

  • MG Reporter
4 min read