The Fishers Festival
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The Fishers Festival
Sat, 26 october 2024
11AM – 3PM
1 STATION RD, MOWBRAY
Join us at the Fishers’ Festival for a celebration of coastal and inland small-scale fishers (SSF) from five provinces in the country. This vibrant festival will highlight the culture, livelihoods, traditions and ongoing struggles of SSF communities, who have been defending their rights and oceans for over 20 years. This event offers an opportunity to honour their resilience and heritage.
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To: All media Issued by: Masifundise Development Trust Date: 7 August 2024 Subject: Masifundise and Coastal Links to Host first Fisher People Tribunal Hearing in Cape Town, South Africa Masifundise Development Trust and Coastal Links will host the Fisher People...
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SSF communities in South Africa
This map shows the current coastal and inland communities that Masifundise works with.