by Masifundise | May 22, 2026 | Featured News, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, The Hook
For immediate release 22 May 2026 On 15 May 2026, the Mthatha High Court delivered the judgment that the communities of Ward 28, Centane, have waited nearly a decade for. Judge President Zamani Nhlangulela made it unequivocally clear in the court order: the Minister,...
by Masifundise | Mar 5, 2026 | Featured News, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, The Hook
For immediate release 5 March 2026 Masifundise and Coastal Links welcome the reinstatement of 297 boats to the small-scale fisheries sector, as announced during a press briefing by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Aucamp, on the outcome...
by Masifundise | Feb 23, 2026 | Coastal Links, Featured News, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
For immediate release 23 February 2026 Coastal Links and Masifundise welcome the recent directive issued by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Mr. Willie Aucamp. The instruction to prioritise and finalise all small-scale fishing...
by Masifundise | Feb 18, 2026 | Coastal Links, Featured News, Food Sovereignty, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
9 February 2026 For Attention: President Cyril Ramaphosa Presidency of the Republic of South Africa president@presidency.gov.za Minister Willie Aucamp of the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment Minister@dffe.gov.za tmolobi@dffe.gov.za Deputy Minister...
by Masifundise | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured News, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
For immediate release 3 February 2026 Coastal Links South Africa and Masifundise express deep disturbance and outrage at the recently announced Total Allowable Effort (TAE) for Traditional Linefish by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)....
by Masifundise | Dec 11, 2025 | Coastal Links, Featured News, Latest News, The Hook
In 2025, Masifundise participated in a series of global spaces. These platforms placed fisher people’s struggles at the centre of international discussions, calling for solidarity and advancing SSF rights in South Africa. From 11–15 March, Masifundise took part in the...
