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10800 20250707 Karoo Geophysical Research Project Ph2 BID

Dr Beyers Naude Local MunicipalityRef: PHASE 2

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a Background Information Document (BID) published by Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality announcing Phase 2 of the Karoo Geophysical Research Project. It outlines a planned seismic survey across parts of the Eastern Cape and a small portion of the Northern Cape, aimed at studying subsurface geology, groundwater systems, and potential geohazards. The main opportunity provided is for stakeholders to submit comments on the project and its environmental assessment.

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Stakeholder Comment Submission on Karoo Geophysical Research Project Phase 2

This opportunity allows members of the public, community groups, environmental organisations, and other interested parties to submit comments on the proposed seismic survey and its potential environmental impacts before the project proceeds. The input will inform the Basic Assessment.

Who it is for: stakeholders in the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces, especially residents and organisations within the survey areas
How to act on it: Submit written comments to the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality or via the official project portal as specified in the document

The document's recorded date is 2 July 2025. Confirm on the official source.

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape, Northern Cape

Reference

PHASE 2

Key Takeaways

Karoo Geophysical Research Project Phase 2
July 2025
Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality
Eastern Cape Province
Northern Cape Province
Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Chris Hani DM
Joe Gqabi DM
Pixley ka Seme DM
Wits Enterprise
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Petroleum Agency of South Africa
Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Petroleum Agency of South Africa
Wits Enterprise
Wits University
Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Chris Hani DM
Joe Gqabi DM
Pixley ka Seme DM
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality
Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality
Walter Sisulu Local Municipality
Ubuntu Local Municipality