Shell in court to overturn far-reaching judgment on South Africa exploration

Appeal hearing begins today on 2022 judgment that prevented supermajor from exploring for oil and gas

People at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town protesting in 2021 against Shell's plan to shoot seismic off the Wild Coast. — People at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town protesting in 2021 against Shell's plan to shoot seismic off the Wild Coast.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

South Africa Shell Natural Justice Impact Oil and Gas Department of Mineral Resources & Energy

Published 17 May 2024, 06:34Updated 17 May 2024, 06:56