Offshore Drilling Project Halted In Landmark High Court Victory for Coastal Communities Against Shell, TotalEnergies.
August 14, 2025 Offshore Drilling Project Halted In Landmark High Court Victory for Coastal Communities Against Shell, TotalEnergies. In a landmark victory for civil society and coastal communities, the Western Cape High Court has set aside the South African government’s decision to grant environmental authorisation for offshore drilling in Block 5/6/7, along the South-West Coast.
Shell’s Deep-Sea Gamble: Civil Society Slams Approval of Ultra-Risky Oil Drilling Project Off SA Coast.
August 6, 2025 Shell’s Deep-Sea Gamble: Civil Society Slams Approval of Ultra-Risky Oil Drilling Project Off SA Coast. Civil society organisations and coastal communities have launched a formal appeal against the government’s controversial decision to green-light Shell’s Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) oil and gas project. Led by The Green Connection and Natural Justice, and
The Green Connection Comments on Shell NCUD EIA Authorisation
July 15, 2025 The Green Connection Comments on Shell NCUD EIA Authorisation The Green Connection notes with deep concern and surprise the recent approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Shell’s proposed Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) oil and gas exploration project. This approval comes despite repeated objections raised by coastal communities and civil
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Documents and Reports Africa Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC). 2024 AOSAC DEIAR Comments. 08/02/24 AOSAC-Revised-DEIAR-Comments. 10/05/24 Masifundise – COMMENTS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION APPLICATION PROCESS. 10/05/24 isiXhosa Africa Oil 3B4B revised EIA pamphlet. 05/24 Afrikaans Africa Oil 3B4B Revised EIA Pamphlet. 05/24 English Africa Oil 3B4B Revised EIA Pamphlets. 05/24 AOSAC EA
HIGH COURT CONFIRMS TEEPSA 5/6/7 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION REMAINS INVALID – GRANTS LIMITED LEAVE TO APPEAL.
November 14, 2025 HIGH COURT CONFIRMS TEEPSA 5/6/7 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION REMAINS INVALID – GRANTS LIMITED LEAVE TO APPEAL. On 12 November 2025, Judge Mangcu-Lockwood handed down her ruling, granting the State and Shell limited permission to appeal against her 13 August decision to set aside the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for offshore drilling in Block 5/6/7
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GALLERY West Coast WSOO Activists and civil society organizations protest against Shell appeal to drill for oil and gas in the West Coast. Advocacy Activists, civil society organisations and fishers held an advocacy meeting in Port Nolloth Bokkoms Made by fisherman at Saldanha Bay. Action Community Coordinator Neville van Rooy opposing karpowership Koeksister Project Community
Oceans At Risk: Oil And Gas Companies Fight Court Ruling.
October 23, 2025 Oceans At Risk: Oil And Gas Companies Fight Court Ruling. In a pivotal development in the fight for environmental justice, Shell and the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have applied for leave to appeal the recent judgment of Judge Mangcu-Lockwood of the Western Cape High Court, which found the environmental authorisation
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Dynamic Timeline The Green Connection Timeline Four Years of Environmental Justice & Community Advocacy (2021-2024) Expand 2021 -Community-Led Resistance and Key Victories Against Fossil Fuels January No major events recorded this month. February GC kicks off campaign with Port St John’s workshop. EA practitioners withdraw Assegai’s Saldanha power project application. GC criticises President’s SONA for
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