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Fracking: a dragon SA will not be able to tame

July 19, 2022 Leave a Comment

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment has released proposed regulations for onshore oil and gas exploration and production, including the use of hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"). Responding to the proposed regulations, Jonathan Deal, CEO of Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG) said that "The scale and magnitude of drilling and fracking operations have proven … [Read more...]

SA insurers polled over fracking risk

May 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

Treasure the Karoo Action Group (TKAG) and AfriForum have formally approached South African Insurers and the South African Insurance Association to clarify their policy on the unique risks presented by shale gas mining and ancillary activities. With the advent of new technology and shale gas mining spreading at a rapid pace in the United States, insurance providers are … [Read more...]

2014: Die opdroog van die Bloemfontein?

May 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Bakkie stoei deur ‘n stroom swembad ‘backwash’-water in Dersleystraat. Bayswater. Bloemfontein. Draai in by De Witt’e Gastehuis. Duinkleurige cargo-broek, ligtepienk uithang-knoophemp, moue effens opgerol. Ronde kaal kop met swartraambril. Parkeer, eienaar wys waar die perskonferensie gehou gaan word. Sluit aan by ‘n groepie joernaliste en Afriforum verteenwoordigers. ‘Hallo, … [Read more...]

Afbrekende energiebeleid moet verander – Alliansie

April 26, 2014 Leave a Comment

Koolstofvrye hernubare energie maak net 12% van die energie uit wat wêreldwyd verbruik word, aldus die burgerregte-organisasie AfriForum op Aardedag. Fossielbrandstof word steeds gebruik vir 80% van die wêreld se energie en genereer 30 miljard metrieke ton se koolstofbesoedeling elke jaar. Bekende en toeganklike fossielbrandstofreserwes het in 2012 reeds meer as vyf keer … [Read more...]

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US investors with more than $1 trillion of assets under management are in South Africa to look for investment opportunities.

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World Lion Day: Call to end vicious cycle of big cats in captivity in South Africa

In recognising World Lion Day today, the Four Paws SA director and leader in lion conservation and protection in SA, Fiona Miles, has reiterated a call to end the vicious cycle of big cats in captivity.

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