Legal challenge in the Western Cape High Court, South Africa
Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection and Natural Justice (the Applicants) vs. the State and TGS (as the Respondents).
On 1 and 2 June 2026, the Western Cape High Court will hear arguments about proposed massive three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey off the West Coast of South Africa, to map the seabed for potential oil and gas reserves. The organisations (the Applicants) argue that the challenge is fundamentally matter of good governance and ensuring that decision makers to have all relevant information before them.
This factsheet was developed to highlight key arguments from the Applicants. It is available in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.
