by Masifundise | Nov 20, 2014 | Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing, Uncategorized
12 November 2014 Call for comments on Dwesa Cwebe MPA Draft Regulations On 4 November, The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) gazetted draft regulations for the Dwesa- Cwebe Marine Protected Area for public comment. Those who wish to submit presentations and/or...
by Masifundise | Oct 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Women of the Coast workshop planned Two fishing communities (Mamre and Buffeljagsbaai) are planning the Women of the Coast Spring Workshop for later this month. Scheduled for 18 October, the workshop will look at skills development and cultural exchange. The workshop...
by Masifundise | Oct 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
WFFP 6th General Assembly a huge success The 6th General Assembly of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), held in Cape Town, adopted important resolutions related to “Ocean Grabbing” and the International Guidelines on Small-scale fisheries. The Assembly was held...
by Masifundise | Aug 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fishers and fisher representatives from around the world are gearing up for the 6th General Assembly of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples that is taking place in South Africa from 1 to 5 September. In Cape Town, teams of people are hard at work to ensure the success...
by Masifundise | Jul 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Legal Resources Centre attorney Wilmien Wicomb will this week submit papers on behalf of Masifundise in a court case involving the Line Fish Association. Masifundise has sought to join the case as an interested party, an attempt that is being opposed by the Line Fish...
by Masifundise | Jul 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Masifundise is working with local government in the Matzikama municipal area to look at ways of strengthening the role of women in fisheries. Last week Hahn Goliath, a Masifundise field worker, met with the Integrated Development Plan Manager of Matzikama...