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In a media release dated the 12 June 2023 Minister Creecy has confirmed that  “the appeal decisions in the squid sector were finalised on 12 June 2023. The general published reasons (GPR) for the appeal decisions in the squid sector: 2021/2022 will be published on the department’s website shortly and appellants will also be provided […]

Despite SARS undertaking a review of the diesel refund administration and legislation in early 2020 and requesting/receiving comprehensive comments thereon from industry, the current system remains. Not only that but judging from recent matters, SARS auditors up and down the coast are still auditing fishing vessel owners/operators on a strict interpretation of the rules. This

Yet further concerns have been raised about ITAC’s controversial ban on the import of second hand vessels. Recently marine surveyor Paul Coxon highlighted the gravity of the situation in a presentation to marine underwriters at the annual Marine Forum. This follows ITAC refusing to issue import permits to South African purchasers of secondhand fishing vessels

On the 29th and 30th of September 2022, the Environmental Law Association of South Africa held their annual conference at the University of the Western Cape, hosted generously by the University’s unique Global Environmental Law Centre. The Conference was held in celebration of Desmond Tutu, in an era of transition where sustainable living and development