by Masifundise | Mar 8, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
When the small-scale fisheries policy (SSFP) comes into operation, fishers will be expected to manage their activities in business entities, as the policy will require fishers to form co-operatives. The creation of fishing cooperatives through which the SSFP will be...
by Masifundise | Mar 8, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Today, the world celebrates International Women’s Day to honour women and the numerous roles they play in our daily lives. As small-scale fishers we also take a special moment to remember Chandrika Sharma, an international Small-Scale Fishers (SSF) rights’...
by Masifundise | Mar 8, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The positive impact of fishing co-operatives to the livelihoods of fishers in Doring Bay and Lamberts Bay were shared between fishers from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, who met in Lamberts Bay in an Exchange Programme this week. The exchange visit saw 14 Coastal...
by Masifundise | Feb 22, 2017 | Coastal Links, Small-scale Fishing
Ayanda Yekani, from Hamburg, Eastern Cape is a long time standing and active member of Coastal Links South Africa. A traditional fisher and an activist at heart, Ayanda has always taken part in community development, fighting for the rights and development of his...
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...
