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Masifundise facilitates the formation and growth of mass based
community organisations in poor coastal areas.

Masifundise develops discussion papers that speak in the voice of traditional small-scale
fisher fishers and critically analyses some of the important concepts and definitions
related to fishery policy and management.

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Our Vision

We have a vision of empowered SSF communities with the ability to build
and strengthen their food sovereignty within a more just and democratic
socio-economic and political environment.

Latest News

Hondeklipbaai fishers engage public consultations for exploration drilling in Northern Cape

Jul 22, 2022 | climate change, Customary Rights, Discussion Papers, extractives, Featured News, Food Sovereignty, Human Rights, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing, Sustainable Livelihoods, The Hook

On 6 June, small-scale fishers and community members from Hondeklipbaai attended an Environmental Impact Management Services (EIMS) stakeholder...

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Events

Remembering Ocean People in celebrating World Oceans Day

The United Nations Ocean Conference 2022 (UNOC2022) will take place from 27 June to 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference aims to mobilize action and propel science-based innovative solutions directed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action rooted...

Fisher Peoples Tribunal to strengthen the voices of fisherfolk

On 12 April 2022, Masifundise hosted a successful strategy and planning workshop in preparation for a Fisher Peoples Tribunal to take place in 2023. The organisation has worked with rural small-scale fishing communities for the last 20 years, supporting mobilisation...

Today we say ‘so long’ to a great lady, and gentle soul as she retires

It is often said that ‘all good things come to an end”, but this is one good thing we wish never needed to end. Linda Herman joined Masifundise on the 2 January 2002 as Finance Manager and has been our office STAR in more ways than one. Over the past...

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In the Media

Coastal and inland fishing communities host roundtables in KwaZulu-Natal

Apr 8, 2022

In March Masifundise hosted a roundtable in the coastal and inland fishing communities of Mazambane, Mtubatuba and Jozini in KwaZulu- Natal. These roundtables presented an important moment for small-scale fishers to engage with various stakeholders in their local...

Searcher Seismic loses bid to appeal interdict halting seismic blasting in the West Coast

Mar 1, 2022

Media statement To: All media Issued by: Masifundise Development Trust Date: 1 March 2022 Subject: Searcher Seismic loses bid to appeal interdict halting seismic blasting in the West Coast Today, in a momentous victory for small-scale fishing communities, the...

MEDIA ALERT: West Coast Small-scale fishing communities, Coastal Links, Masifundise and other organisations return to High Court

Feb 23, 2022

Media alert To: All media Issued by: Masifundise Development Trust Date: 23 February 2022 Subject: West Coast Small-scale fishing communities, Coastal Links, Masifundise and other organisations return to Western Cape High Court to protest against seismic...