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Online permit portal streamlines recreational fishing

DFFE announces application solution

Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1142

SOUTH AFRICA: In a bid to streamline the process of applying for recreational fishing permits, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)’s has launched an online Recreational Fishing Permit Application solution, which is currently open for applications.

Four die in tragic boating accident on the Vaal River

SAMSA opens investigation

Monday, October 23, 2023 0 1537

SOUTH AFRICA: Three adults and a young child died when the small speed boat that were in capsized in the wake of a larger barge on the Vaal River over the weekend.

Tidal pool maintenance begins

SOUTH AFRICA: Work to repair damage caused by the recent storms in the Cape resulted in the flooding and washing away of the northern section of...

Shark danger closes Durban beaches

SOUTH AFRICA: Reacting to advice from the Natal Sharks Board, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has closed all of Durban’s beaches...

Appointments aim to provide stability at SAMSA

SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority has announced the appointment of a new Acting CEO (ACEO) as well as the reinstatement of...

Inching towards creating a safer fishing industry

INTERNATIONAL: One of the two requirements that will see the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) come into force was reached yesterday when the...

Show celebrates the Cape’s blue economy

SOUTH AFRICA: Strategically located along the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town’s blue economy is a significant contributor to the country’s...

Bootcamp provides intensive training to maritime start-ups

SOUTH AFRICA: Six maritime start-ups from six countries signed on to a five-day bootcamp hosted by OceanHub Africa at their Cape Town...

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