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An Open Letter to The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Minister Gwede Mantashe - Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, and Minister Barbara Creecy - Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Regarding seismic surveys off the South African coastline
An open letter from South African marine scientists and legal experts to President Cyril Ramaphosa and government ministers urging the halt of offshore seismic surveys due to environmental risks and legal deficiencies.
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Document type: Statement
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This factsheet details legal challenges brought against Shell Exploration and Production SA and the South African government to stop seismic surveys off the Wild Coast. It outlines two primary court cases: one unsuccessful urgent interdict by environmental and angling groups, and a successful interdict by local communities. The document summarizes the applicants' arguments regarding the lack of environmental authorization, inadequate consultation, and the failure to consider climate change and cultural rights, while explaining the potential legal precedents a victory would establish for future seismic testing in South Africa.
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Document type: Fact sheet