Seismic survey strife

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟴 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. In the heart of the Eastern Cape, a group of White-backed and Cape vultures survey their new home. These birds are part of a group of 163 vultures moved from Vulpro, a sanctuary at Hartbeespoort in the North West, to a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape. In Africa’s largest vulture relocation, truckloads of the raptors were captured and driven over a thousand kilometres to the unspoilt wilderness at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The new bespoke facility will focus on rehabilitation and captive breeding programmes, with the goal of releasing new generations of vultures back into the wild. Carte Blanche followed them on their long trek to their new home. Find more exclusive content on Carte Blanche: The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/carteblanchetv

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟯 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. Government says it’s necessary for economic development, but environmentalists are determined to protect the oceans. Meanwhile, the scientists don’t all agree on the science. So, should seismic surveys be allowed to continue along South Africa’s coastline? Join the Carte Blanche debate.

“The message is quite clear that our oceans are not for sale”. Lead attorney in the Shell seismic survey matter, Ricky Stone (Cullinan & Associates) feels the dismissing of the interdict is devastating, but believes that’s the beauty of law, “that’s what inspires us to keep going”, he explains. As the petroleum giant forges ahead with its planned seismic survey, where does that leave the legal process and those whose voices are reaching a crescendo on social media?

Robbie shows Msizi the piece of land he bought up close and personal, but Msizi is not an outside cat.