by Masifundise | Mar 1, 2017 | Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The Fishers of Vanderkloof, in the Northern Cape have shown an unwavering commitment to their kraal fishery, now it is time for the advisory committee to play their part and issue fishing permits, this was a sentiment by Vanderkloof fishers when they resolved all...
by Masifundise | Feb 15, 2017 | Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The implementation of the Small-Scale Fisheries Policy (SSFP) has experienced major set-backs and rights allocation will not happen by the end of March, said Craig Smith, Director of Small-Scale Fisheries, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Read...
by Masifundise | Feb 1, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Abalobi, the mobile app for small-scale fishers was launched on Tuesday, January 31 amidst great excitement of fishers from the Langebaan community. The launch, held at the Langebaan Multi-Purpose Centre was attended by fishers and other interested stakeholders...
by Masifundise | Jan 25, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The debate surrounding the perfect rights allocation system for small-scale fishers has been a tug of “war” between those advocating for a human based rights approach and those in favour of property rights. Rights Based Approach is an approach that is centred around...
by Masifundise | Nov 30, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The proud members of the Coastal Links Langebaan Rugby Team that took part in this year’s Fishers’ Tournament in Laaiplek on the West Coast. Norton Dowries, convenor of the Coastal Links Langebaan Team, and vice chairperson of the local Langebaan branch, is...
by Masifundise | Nov 30, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
FISHERS from the far reaches of the Western Cape and Cape Town gathered at parliament, at great personal costs to make a statement about their rights as fishing communities to be taken seriously by the government, the state and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry...
