Portfolio committee asks for ‘comprehensive report’ on fracking

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources on Thursday said it needed a comprehensive report, as well as insight into the relevant legislation, regarding hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in South Africa. “This information will empower us to understand all the nitty-gritty aspects that are involved in the exploration for shale gas and will also provide us with the opportunity to discharge our oversight mandate effectively,” committee chairperson Sahlulele Luzipo said. In a meeting between ...