Shell Blasting News Today

I am an East Londoner, an entertainer, and a very small-scale farmer. Much has been said about Shell’s quest for oil under our sea bed. But not much has been said about why we even need to find oil, nor have there been too many discussions about seeking alternatives to oil. Oil is not just about fuel for vehicles.

The Grahamstown High Court in Makhanda has barred Shell from proceeding with its seismic blasting off the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape.

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Shell says it's going ahead with its planned seismic survey on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast, despite protestations from some communities and environmental activists.

Environmentalists are trying to keep the pressure on Shell, despite losing an urgent court bid last week, to halt its seismic survey off the Wild Coast.

Environmental organisations say they are disappointed the Eastern Cape High Court has given Shell the go-ahead for its seismic survey on the Wild Coast.

Four environmental and human rights groups have gone to court to try to stop Shell from going ahead with a controversial ocean blasting project off the Wild Coast.