by Masifundise | Mar 1, 2017 | Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
The Fishers of Vanderkloof, in the Northern Cape have shown an unwavering commitment to their kraal fishery, now it is time for the advisory committee to play their part and issue fishing permits, this was a sentiment by Vanderkloof fishers when they resolved all...
by Masifundise | Nov 2, 2016 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
In February 2015 the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) began with the implementation of the Small-Scale Fisheries Policy (SSFP) by launching of the Small-Scale Fisheries Forum, gazetting of the draft Regulations for Public Comment and the call...
by Masifundise | Jun 22, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
In May 2015, Masifundise Development Trust entered into a partnership with the European Union. The partnership will set out to create 2000 jobs within 20 small-scale fisher communities in South Africa and this was linked to the implementation of the Small-Scale...
by Masifundise | May 11, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
Update on FRAP 2015/16 by DAFF The Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries has given an update on the Fishing Rights Allocation Process. The update, in the form of a media release states that the Department distributed 16 744 application forms for 10 fishing...
by Masifundise | Feb 24, 2016 | Discussion Papers, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing
A letter raising concerns of the small-sale fishers regarding the allocation of fishing rights to the commercial sector was sent to the Deputy Director General for Fisheries Management on the 19 of February. Issued by the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) on behalf of...
