Civic groups question ‘unwavering support’ of Karpowerships, appeal state’s go-ahead

The department of forestry, fisheries and environment denies ‘bending over backwards’ for the Turkish powerships

01 June 2023 - 22:21 By HENDRIK HANCKE

The condonation the Turkish company Karpowership received from the department of forestry, fisheries and environment (DFFE) to file a revised environmental impact report (EIR) is on hold after several green civic organisations lodged an appeal against the decision with the department...

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