South Africa's orange basin deal tests the limits of policy coherence
The letter specifically invokes section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, asking that any ministerial decision on the transfer be made…
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South Africa has already faced pressure over coal exports to Israel, with the Minister of Trade and Industry confirming that the country exported 1.8 million tonnes of coal to Israel in 2025, about 2.6% of South Africa's 71.5 million tonnes in global coal exports and indicating no plans to review that trade. In August 2025, the Western Cape High Court set aside environmental authorisation granted to TotalEnergies for drilling in Block 5/6/7, finding the environmental impact assessment had failed to adequately examine risks to coastal communities.
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South Africa has already faced pressure over coal exports to Israel, with the Minister of Trade and Industry confirming that the country exported 1.8 million tonnes of coal to Israel in 2025, about 2.6% of South Africa's 71.5 million tonnes in global coal exports and indicating no plans to review that trade.
according to IOL (Independent Online)In August 2025, the Western Cape High Court set aside environmental authorisation granted to TotalEnergies for drilling in Block 5/6/7, finding the environmental impact assessment had failed to adequately examine risks to coastal communities.
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