by Masifundise | Oct 22, 2021 | Coastal Links, Customary Rights, extractives, Featured News, Human Rights, Latest News, MPAs, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
Earlier this month, members of Coastal Links in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) gathered in Richards Bay for four days to discuss the state of small-scale fishing in the province. Much of the discussion was around the meeting with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
by Masifundise | Sep 24, 2021 | climate change, Customary Rights, Discussion Papers, Events, Featured News, Food Sovereignty, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, MPAs, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing, Sustainable Livelihoods, The Hook
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved three generation licences for floating powership provider Karpowership SA despite the ongoing legal battle and environmental concerns around the deal. Various environmental organisations around South...
by Masifundise | Aug 28, 2021 | Coastal Links, Featured News, Latest News, MPAs, Small-scale Fishing, Sustainable Livelihoods, The Hook
A webinar hosted by the University of Western Cape (UWC) conducted by Professor Monieba Isaacs addressed the challenges facing coastal women in the South African blue economy. A further challenge for these women was dealing with the effects of COVID-19. The webinar’s...
by Masifundise | Dec 1, 2020 | Featured News, Latest News, MPAs, Policy Process, Sustainable Livelihoods, The Hook
The Nyakaza cooperative permit conditions granted by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) in August is stripping fishing communities in KwaZulu-Natal of their income and livelihoods. The restrictive conditions of the permit prevent small-scale...
by Masifundise | Dec 1, 2020 | Customary Rights, Featured News, Latest News, MPAs, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
It has been more than two weeks of silence since the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Coastal Links leadership tabled a letter to the Isimangaliso Wetland Authorities and the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) regarding concerns of a lack of community...
by Masifundise | Nov 3, 2020 | Customary Rights, Featured News, Latest News, MPAs, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
Small-scale fishers from Nibela in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have tabled a letter to Isimangaliso Wetland Park authorities and the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) following failed attempts of meaningful public participation for the Integrated...
