by Masifundise | Feb 17, 2025 | Featured News, Latest News, The Hook, Vacancies
Masifundise is a civil society organisation with a long track record in the small-scale fishing sector. Its aim is to promote and advance human rights and Food Sovereignty in small-scale fishing communities in South Africa, and globally. Masifundise empowers fishers...
by Masifundise | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured News, Latest News, Media Statements, The Hook
MEDIA ALERT To: All Media Issued by: Masifundise Development Trust Date: 14 February 2025 Subject: Urgent Call for Infrastructure Support for Aukotowa Small-Scale Fisheries Cooperative Masifundise strongly supports the Aukotowa Small-Scale Fisheries Cooperative in...
by Masifundise | Feb 7, 2025 | Featured News, Latest News, The Hook, Vacancies
About the Organisation Masifundise Development Trust, established in 1980, initially focused on providing adult education and literacy support to the Black population of the Western Cape. Post-1994, the organization shifted its mission to advocate for small-scale...
by Masifundise | Feb 6, 2025 | Featured News, Latest News, Media Statements, Small-scale Fishing, The Hook
MEDIA ALERT To: All Media Issued by: Masifundise Development Trust Date: 6 February 2025 Subject: Fishers call for urgent action and accountability for oil spill on West Coast Masifundise Development Trust and Coastal Links expresses deep concern over the recent oil...
by Masifundise | Jan 22, 2025 | Featured News, Food Sovereignty, Human Rights, Latest News, Media Statements, Small-scale Fishing, Sustainable Livelihoods, The Hook
For immediate release 21 January 2025 Today, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s (DFFE) Minister Dion George, announced a “36% increase in the allocation of certain key fish species.” This decision is regarded as a significant step...
by Masifundise | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured News, Latest News, The Hook
Dear Communities and Partners, As 2024 draws to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on the strides made this year in advancing the rights of small-scale fishers in South Africa. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and solidarity to...