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Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a process that involves using a highly pressurised mixture of water and chemicals to drill into shale beds to release the gas trapped inside the rocks. (David McNew/AFP/Getty)
FRACKING

The hunt for Karoo shale gas begins

The government plans to grant oil companies licences to begin exploring the Karoo for gas from as early as July this year.

  • Staff Reporter
6 min read
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FRACKING

SA,US NGOs join forces to fight fracking

US NGO Water Defence, headed by actor Mark Ruffalo, has joined forces with the Treasure Karoo Action Group against hydraulic fracturing.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Celebrity showbiz tactics leave us in the fracking dark
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Celebrity showbiz tactics leave us in the fracking dark

Anti-fracking lobby group gets celebrity to be the face of its campaign.

  • Kevin Davie
3 min read
FRACKING

No fracking way: Sasol puts Karoo shale gas plans hold

News that Sasol has decided to postpone its shale gas exploration in the Karoo has been welcomed by the Treasure Karoo Action Group.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
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Shell’s fracking adverts being investigated, says group

The Advertising Standards Authority are investigating Royal Dutch Shell adverts about hydraulic fracturing, the Treasure Karoo Action Group has said.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read