Voluntarism is not enough to ensure that transnational companies such as Shell consult people likely to be affected by their proposed activities

Communities along the Wild Coast have approached the high court in Makhanda for an urgent interdict to stop Shell from initiating seismic survey operations

Shell says commencing now is the “most appropriate step to take”

Shell SA chair surprised by the scale of opposition to its planned 3D seismic survey

But the oil and gas giant says it follows international best practice