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AfrikaBurn in pictures

2013-05-06 10:55

Thousands gathered in the Karoo over the weekend for the AfrikaBurn festival. See all the pictures here.

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WWF: Fracking decision disappointing

2012-09-07 18:43

World Wide Fund for Nature in SA is 'deeply disappointed' by Cabinet's decision to lift a moratorium on applications to explore for shale gas in the Karoo.

Fracking decision imminent

2012-08-22 14:36

An announcement on whether hydraulic fracturing for Karoo shale gas will be allowed could be made in a fortnight, after the next cabinet meeting.

Fracking 'will cause water pollution'

2012-06-01 09:53

A professor says there is a high risk that hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo could result in one of the biggest water pollution problems in the world.

Shell’s grand vision for gas

2012-03-11 11:58

Shell SA chairperson Bonang Mohale believes fracking can generate jobs and boost the economy.

Rupert remains opposed to fracking

2011-07-24 09:10

Business mogul Johann Rupert says he remains firmly opposed to fracking in the Karoo, denying rumours that he has changed his view.

Shell ordered to pull misleading ads

2011-07-06 20:47

The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered Shell to withdraw advertisements with claims that are "unsubstantiated and likely to mislead".

Shell's fracking ads under fire

2011-06-01 15:28

A lobby group claims advertisements by Shell on hydraulic fracturing may be misleading.

Anti-fracking group wants to address MPs

2011-05-24 16:57

Groups opposed to fracking should also be given a chance to address parliament on the matter, lobby group Treasure Karoo Action Group says.

Shell accused of misleading on shale gas

2011-05-03 14:55

A lobby group opposed to hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo says Shell is creating the wrong impression when saying shale gas mining is good for SA.

'Monster' plagues Karoo town

2011-04-22 10:41
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Steytlerville, a small Karoo town, is being plagued by rumours of a shape-shifting monster, Eastern Cape police say.

Minister reassures on Karoo fracking

2011-04-14 16:12

No water licence will be granted if Shell's plans for hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo affects water reserves, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Zuma urged to stop Karoo fracking

2011-04-05 16:21

A lobby group says hydraulic fracturing is a public health threat and President Jacob Zuma should impose a moratorium on Shell's gas exploration in the Karoo.

Karoo residents to block gas bid

2011-03-21 11:52

A group of Karoo residents and farmers intend to oppose Shell SA's bid to explore for shale gas in the Karoo, according to a report.

SA to grant new onshore gas licences

2011-03-08 14:04

Petroleum Agency South Africa says a number of licensing rounds for gas exploration will take place between now and the end of next year.

Shell will pay up for Karoo damage

2011-03-03 09:17

Shell, whose massive explorations plans for the Karoo have come under fire, has promised compensation for all damage caused by its operations.

 

No fracking for now

2012-09-11 14:57

There will be no hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo, for now at least, according to a report by the government's multi-disciplinary task team.

SA lifts moratorium on fracking

2012-09-07 10:07

SA has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration in the Karoo, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says.

Shell all set to spend R1.6bn on fracking

2012-07-19 12:05

Shell is likely to spend R1.6bn on the exploration of shale gas in the Karoo, as cabinet looks set to remove the moratorium on shale gas exploration.

Shale gas is from God, says minister

2012-05-18 13:39

The shale gas under the Karoo is a God-given blessing and it would be wrong not to exploit it, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has told MPs.

Shabangu extends fracking moratorium

2011-08-18 10:58

Mining Minister Susan Shabangu says more consultations will be held on gas prospecting in the Karoo, and has extended a moratorium.

Shell wants Karoo fracking to set pace

2011-07-19 17:17

Petroleum giant Shell says it would like to set a global standard through its hydraulic fracturing project in the Karoo.

Shell examines ruling on fracking ads

2011-07-06 18:30

Oil giant Shell says it is reviewing the grounds on which the Advertising Standards Authority upheld 4 of 9 complaints against its ads on fracking in the Karoo.

Karoo action group not funded by Rupert

2011-05-23 06:42

The Treasure the Karoo Action Group has denied that it is being financed by business magnate Johann Rupert.

Study to help SA decide on fracking

2011-04-29 15:03

The government is doing a feasibility study on shale gas which will help it decide on exploration in the Karoo, says Minerals Minister Susan Shabangu.

Minister reassures on Karoo fracking

2011-04-14 16:12

No water license will be granted if Shell's plans for hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo affects water reserves, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Greens seeing red

2011-04-11 13:19

The arid Karoo may hold the key to SA's energy problems – but at what cost?

Shell may spend R1.4bn on Karoo plans

2011-03-28 07:01

International petroleum group Shell could fork out up to $200m (about R1.4bn) in the exploration phase of its plans to extract shale gas in the Karoo.

'Shell gas plans may affect telescope'

2011-03-16 15:09

Shell's gas exploration plans in the Karoo are raising questions by international partners of the Square Kilometre Array telescope, says an official.

Shell vows not to pollute Karoo water

2011-03-03 20:38

Shell says its controversial plans to "frack" the Karoo in search of gas won't harm the environment.

DA urges Shell to can gas search

2011-02-01 16:07

The Democratic Alliance says oil giant Shell's controversial plan to explore for gas in the Karoo should be put on hold.

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