Fishing Communities Challenge Oil Exploration in South Africa
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Small-scale fishing communities and environmental groups challenge TotalEnergies oil and gas exploration in South Africas Deep Sea Orange Basin, alleging skipped checks, downplayed risks, and ignored threats to livelihoods and climate. Fishers in Port Nolloth protest, demanding consultation and self-determination. TotalEnergies and officials defend exploration as a short info-gathering phase with full insurance for fisher losses. Judges reserve ruling, setting stage for balancing energy needs with community rights and environmental safeguards.
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