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
SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL CONSOLIDATES APPEAL PROCESS IN OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS CASE
The Green Connection and Natural Justice have welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to defer a decision whether to grant leave to appeal and direct that a further leave to appeal application by Shell and the State be heard together with the merits of the appeal, in a consolidated hearing, in the ongoing legal challenge against offshore oil and gas exploration in Block 5/6/7 off South Africa’s south west coast.
Past News
Past News August 21, 2026 Against Oil & Gas EXTREME WEATHER AND RISING ELECTRICITY COSTS – THE GREEN CONNECTION URGES PARLIAMENT TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED GAS BILL, WARNS OF CLIMATE, COMMUNITY AND FINANCIAL RISKS Read More August 13, 2026 Just Energy Transition SA’S INCREASING ENERGY COSTS PUT PRESSURE ON THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US Read More
HIGH COURT CONCLUDES HEARING ON DEEP WATER DRILLING IN THE DWOB – JUDGMENT TO FOLLOW
March 25, 2026 HIGH COURT CONCLUDES HEARING ON DEEP WATER DRILLING IN THE DWOB – JUDGMENT TO FOLLOW Small‑scale fishers and coastal community members gather outside the Western Cape High Court, calling for the overturning of TotalEnergies’ deep‑water drilling authorisation in the DWOB. Demonstrators emphasized the risks to marine ecosystems, livelihoods, and food security (Photo
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TO DEFEND OCEANS, LIVELIHOODS & JUSTICE – CIVIL SOCIETY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE AS TEEPSA 5/6/7 CASE ADVANCES
February 18, 2026 TO DEFEND OCEANS, LIVELIHOODS & JUSTICE – CIVIL SOCIETY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE AS TEEPSA 5/6/7 CASE ADVANCES As South Africa enters a defining period for climate and environmental justice, The Green Connection and Natural Justice say they remain steadfast in their mission to protect the ocean and coastal livelihoods and
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Documents and Reports Block 1 CBK Farm In To Navitas Petroleum OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA BLOCK 1 CBK FARM-IN TO NAVITAS PETROLEUM 26/06/26 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
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