by Masifundise | Jul 20, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Fishers from Struisbaai, Hawston and Arniston got a chance to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana a wide range of questions concerning their own livelihoods, and in no way held back, according to Rowina Marthinus, Coastal Links...
by Masifundise | Jul 13, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
On July 9, representatives of the Fishing and Aquaculture Department of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) held a meeting with representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSO). FAO plans to introduce a proposal for a rights based approach for captured...
by Masifundise | Jul 13, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Small-scale Fishing
In South Africa, Snoek is caught by fishermen along the Western and Northern Cape coastline, it is a delicacy and a source of protein for many South African families, particularly the poor living next to these coastlines. It is also a source of livelihoods for...
by Masifundise | Jul 13, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Small-scale fishers at the Van der Kloof Dam will soon receive the keys to Kraal one, ending a long struggle during which they had to crawl through holes in the fence just to feed themselves and earn a meagre income. This positive step forward was reported by Michelle...
by Masifundise | Jul 13, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Members of Coastal Links SA (CLSA) in Port Nolloth await the outcomes of the completed verification and registration processes and with fishers from Hondeklip Bay and Kommagas, look forward to progressing to the next stage of the small-scale fisheries policy’s...
by Masifundise | Jul 6, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
A delegation from The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) is gearing up to attend the 32nd session of the Food and Agriculture Organisations of the United Nations (FAOUN) Committee on Fisheries (COFI) conference. The 32nd session of COFI will take place from July 11...
