South Africa's new fracking regulations will re-ignite tension in Karoo

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment publishes draft fracking regulation for water-scarce region, four years after supreme court through out earlier proposals

Water-scarce. the vast semi-arid expanse of the Karoo in South Africa outside Graaff Reinet
Water-scarce. the vast semi-arid expanse of the Karoo in South Africa outside Graaff ReinetPhoto: IAIN ESAU
Published 15 July 2022, 07:06Updated 15 July 2022, 07:06