Energy companies want to begin drilling for natural gas to help ease energy deficit in South Africa . Campaigners say that , the drilling technique will damage environment irrevocably . Shell South Africa is one of the main companies lobbying to begin fracking . Shell says it will bring economic benefits and help ease South Africa 's energy deficit .
Energy companies plan to start drilling for natural gas to help ease energy deficit in South Africa . Campaigners say fracking , the drilling technique could damage environment irrevocably . Shell South Africa is one of the main companies lobbying to begin fracking . Shell says it will bring economic benefits and help ease South Africa 's energy crisis .