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SA's Constitutional Court Blocks Shell's Offshore Exploration: Statement

SA's Constitutional Court Blocks Shell's Offshore Exploration: Statement

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SA's Constitutional Court Blocks Shell's Offshore Exploration: Statement The decision—ruling that offshore exploration led by the British oil and gas company... 14.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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SA's Constitutional Court Blocks Shell's Offshore Exploration: Statement The decision—ruling that offshore exploration led by the British oil and gas company cannot proceed—has overturned a 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal judgment, according to the court's statement on X. It signifies a major victory for coastal communities and environmental groups that challenged the seismic survey plans along the Wild Coast—a 250-kilometre strip of the Eastern Cape coastland—for years."The Wild Coast [...] apart from its overwhelming beauty, carries deep cultural and economic significance," the statement said.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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