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KZN small-scale fishers concerned about being left out of Estuary Management Plan
On the 13 and 14 June 2023, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park held its quarterly meeting with small-scale fishers from the surrounding areas in St...
Events
Civil society organisations and activists march against oil and gas developments
On 4 to 7 June 2023, small-scale fishers, civil society organisations and activists came together for the National Oil and Gas conference. The conference was organised by The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), KZN Subsistence Fisherfolk, One Ocean...

“No Fish, No Eat” a tribute to Norton Dowries
Masifundise grieves the passing of comrade, colleague, friend and committed leader in the struggle for small-scale fishers in South Africa and globally, Norton Dowries. Norton passed away on Saturday, 13th May 2023 after suffering a heart attack. He was not only a...
National small-scale fishers meeting determines the way forward
The Norton Dowries National Strategic Forum, formerly known as the National Strategic Forum (NSF), took place in Riebeek-Kasteel, Western Cape from 15-18 May 2023. This annual event brought together representatives from small-scale fisher (SSF) communities across...
In the Media
MEDIA STATEMENT: Small-scale fishers in South Africa do not support oil and gas development on their oceans
To: All media Date: 17 May 2023 Subject: Small-scale fishers in South Africa do not support oil and gas development on their oceans On 16 May 2023 the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Gwede Mantashe, presented his Budget Vote Speech 2023/24 to...
Small-scale fishers act after being charged for trespassing their own land
Three small-scale fishers from eMpume village in the Eastern Cape, laid charges of harassment against Dwesa-Cwebe nature reserve rangers who shot at the them while conducting livelihood activities last year. The shooting led to the significant injury of Thobile...
MEDIA STATEMENT: Small-scale fishers file harassment charge against rangers after shooting at Dwesa-Cwebe Nature Reserve
To: All media Date: 6 February 2023 Subject: Small-scale fishers file harassment charge against rangers after shooting at Dwesa-Cwebe Nature Reserve Masifundise is a community-based NGO that operates in small-scale fishing communities across South Africa. Three...