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Seals wait for fishers to catch then take their cut…

by Masifundise | Mar 15, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing

Fishers in Langebaan are starting to feel like they are employed by the seals for free, with no salary and on top of it, they have to pay their own costs to get to work, according to Norton Dowries, vice chairperson of Coastal Links SA Langebaan Branch. Dowries said...

Turning the tide, fishers look at ways cooperatives can work for their communities…

by Masifundise | Mar 8, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing

When the small-scale fisheries policy (SSFP) comes into operation, fishers will be expected to manage their activities in business entities, as the policy will require fishers to form co-operatives. The creation of fishing cooperatives through which the SSFP will be...

World Women’s Day, we await Chandrika Sharma.

by Masifundise | Mar 8, 2017 | Coastal Links, Discussion Papers, Latest News, Media Statements, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing

Today, the world celebrates International Women’s Day to honour women and the numerous roles they play in our daily lives. As small-scale fishers we also take a special moment to remember  Chandrika Sharma, an international Small-Scale Fishers (SSF) rights’...

Small-Scale Fisheries sector neglected…

by Masifundise | Mar 1, 2017 | Discussion Papers, Latest News, Policy Process, Small-scale Fishing

Masifundise is seriously concerned about the state of the Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) sector and the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Masifundise is saying that when the policy is eventually implemented, the resources to stock the baskets for...

Unwavering commitment by fishers, permits expected…

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...
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