Cabinet Spokesman Jimmy Manyi has confirmed that the long awaited task team report on shale gas mining has been presented to cabinet by Minister Shabangu and that a decision by the government could be expected within two weeks – i.e. around September 5th 2012... read more about the details and about TKAG’s plan of action
In order to be more effective by creating a united front against the advent of fracking, the SAFE (Sustainable Alternatives to Fracking and Exploration) Alliance was formed, including the Wilderness Foundation, Treasure the Karoo Action Group (TKAG), the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the African Conservation Trust (ACT)... read more
Julienne Du Toit and Chris Marais from Karoo Space Magazine are offering to donate R50 of each book sale, Karoo Keepsakes, to TKAG for contributing towards legal expenses. All TKAG members are invited to support this initiative and enjoy the one of a kind book about the Karoo... read more
Graaff Reinet Attorney, Derek Light has provided guidelines for landowners in the Karoo with important steps to follow to protect themselves and their land, should they be contacted by any of the fracking applicants... read more about this important guideline
- Fracking companies failed to list more than two out of every five fracked wells in eight U.S. states from April 11, 2011 on Fracfocus... read more
- One dead, 3 injured after mishap at Encana gas wells... read more
- Another study shows significant water pollution risks by fracking ... read more
- Air pollution from Chesapeake drilling sites... read more
- BHP Billiton writes off $3.3 billion in shale assets... read more
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