The unified voice of thousands against Karoo fracking  paid off last week when government pressed pause on hydraulic fracturing. Cabinet has endorsed the decision by the Department of Minerals and Energy to invoke a moratorium on oil and gas exploration licenses in the semi-arid Karoo.

In its written objection to Shell Exploration Company's application to use hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in its search for shale gas in the Karoo, Treasure the Karoo Action Group (TKAG) has called on the authorities for an immediate halt to any such plans, not only by Shell but by any other organisation seeking similar authorisation.

Another group of concerned citizens and organisations have taken up the cudgels against the proposed hydraulic fracturing planned in most of South Africa's land mass.