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A typical Karoo windmill. File picture
Image by: Ivor Markman / The Herald
Image by: Ivor Markman / The Herald
Titled Frackattack, an allusion to the hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" done to extract such gas, the lyrics and song -- performed in the Cape Afrikaans vernacular -- are by local singer-songwriter Quintin Goliath, better known as Jitsvinger.
"Ons beter ytstiek en opskud, voor 'ie kinders byrie huis siek en vrot sit, van 'ie benzene, formaldehyde en diesmeer, weggestiek innie water supply deur 'ie pompe [We better stand up and shake our heads, before our children are sick at home, from benzene, formaldehyde and more, hidden in the water supply by the pumps]," is one of the song's warning messages.
It also refers to those companies applying to extract gas in the Karoo as "vultures" performing "sly tricks". Further, it labels hydraulic fracturing as "stupid", and calls on people to oppose and "use your right to fight" it.
The music video was produced and released by the Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG) as part of their campaign to create awareness about why hydraulic fracturing should not be allowed in South Africa.
"Ons beter ytstiek en opskud, voor 'ie kinders byrie huis siek en vrot sit, van 'ie benzene, formaldehyde en diesmeer, weggestiek innie water supply deur 'ie pompe [We better stand up and shake our heads, before our children are sick at home, from benzene, formaldehyde and more, hidden in the water supply by the pumps]," is one of the song's warning messages.
It also refers to those companies applying to extract gas in the Karoo as "vultures" performing "sly tricks". Further, it labels hydraulic fracturing as "stupid", and calls on people to oppose and "use your right to fight" it.
The music video was produced and released by the Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG) as part of their campaign to create awareness about why hydraulic fracturing should not be allowed in South Africa.
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