by Masifundise | Nov 23, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
In order to mark World Fisheries Day, the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO), member organisation of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples, held its first General Assembly on the 2o of October. The assembly which took place in Barbados was attended by...
by Masifundise | Nov 23, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Small-Scale Fishers demanding justice over fishing rights will gather in Parliament on Friday 25 November. The fisherfolk from Buffeljagsbaai, Arniston, Struisbaai, Stilbaai, Paternoster, Langebaan, Hout Bay and Khayelitsha, will be supporting their counterparts who...
by Masifundise | Nov 23, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
KENNETH George, the fisher, who together with Masifundise, Coastal Links South Africa (CLSA) and other fishers took the government to the Equality Court in 2006 to secure rights for small-scale fishers, SSFP), says that he is disappointed, heart-broken and devastated...
by Masifundise | Nov 21, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing, Uncategorized
On November 21, Masifundise Development Trust and Coastal Links South Africa, celebrates World Fisheries Day with fishing communities all over the world, to celebrate the formation of the World Forum of Fisher People, an organisation that puts the struggles of fishing...
by Masifundise | Nov 17, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The West Coast Rock Lobster Season (WCRL) opened on 16 November, the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries announced yesterday via a press release. The WCRL is a high value species that brings about much needed income to Small-Scale fishers and its...
by Masifundise | Nov 17, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
WWF-SASSI has recently updated a draft WWF-SASSI assessment for West Coast Rock Lobster for it to remain red-listed in the WWF-SASSI list and consumer tools. Interested parties were informed to comment on the second and final public comment period for the species....
