Green groups launch legal bid to stop Total's oil drilling in South Africa
Environmental groups filed a court bid to block TotalEnergies' oil exploration activity in South Africa, the latest spat between activists who support the elimination of fossil fuel use and energy companies operating in the region.
The Green Connection and Natural Justice submitted a review application with the High Court of South Africa to prevent the French major from drilling wells in the waters off Cape Town, the groups said in a statement. The government last April granted the company authorisation to drill as many as five wells in the area, known as Block 5/6/7. The groups argue that an environmental impact assessment report needed for the permission failed to comply with requirements.Organisations and local communities have stepped up opposition to oil and gas exploration in South Africa through court action and protests, while Total has made discoveries in other offshore areas of the country and in neighbouring Namibia.
Total has maintained its interest in the country, buying an operating interest in another block known as 3B/4B earlier this month. South African Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has supported the development of oil and gas, Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day.
This portal provides access to information on all tenders made by all public sector organisations in all spheres of government.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africa: African Games - South Africa Overtakes Nigeria On Medals TableWhile Team Nigeria added three silver and four bronze medals, it wasn't enough to maintain their second-place position.
Read more »
Patel gives EV manufacturers the green light in South AfricaTrade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says electric vehicle carmakers can start setting up shop in South Africa.
Read more »
Environmental groups file bid to halt Total’s South Africa oil drillingThe latest spat between activists who support the elimination of fossil fuel use and energy companies operating in the region.
Read more »
Central Africa: Africa/Central Africa - the New Cold War Passes Through MercenariesIs the Central African Republic a 'Paradise of mercenaries'? The country has long been the scene of the intervention of various private military companies (PMCs), at least since March 2003, when François Bozizé took power in a coup supported by France against President Ange-Félix Patassé.
Read more »
South Africa Emerges as America's Largest Trading Partner in AfricaSouth Africa has become America’s largest trading partner in Africa, with over $20-billion of two-way trade of goods. More than 600 American businesses now operate in South Africa. Africa's population is expected to grow significantly by 2050, presenting opportunities for investment. US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen visited South Africa to strengthen ties between the two countries and continents.
Read more »
Africa: Ghana, South Africa Formalise Multi-Sectoral Engagements At Bi-National CommissionThe President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on behalf of the government and people of Ghana formalized engagements on education, health and mining under the Bi-National Commission.
Read more »