At the heart of the recent WCRLA / Oceana Appeal Court judgment was the Equality Court order ordering the Minister to compile a small scale fisheries policy which would better take into account the rights of subsistence and small scale users of fishing resources in South Africa and in particular fisherman in coastal communities which […]
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On 31 May 2010 the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa dismissed the appeal of Lloyds of London Insurers against the decision of the Cape High Court awarding Classic Sailing Adventures payment of its claim for the insured value of the Motor Yacht “Mieke”.
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On 22 April 2010 the South African Association of Seafood Importers and Exporters (“SAASIE”) was duly formed. The Association has as its objects the promotion and protection of common interests of members who are commercially involved in the business of importing, exporting or processing of fish products. One of the main tasks which the Association
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The proposed Thyspunt Nuclear Plant has caused much controversy in the Eastern Cape coastal areas of Cape St Francis, St Francis Bay and Oyster Bay particularly in the Squid fishing industry.
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The latest on Section 21 of the Marine Living Recourses Act is that the Oceana-litigation against the Department to set aside the current Section 21 policy continues but a decision in this matter is not expected this year due to the fact that the matter has not be brought on an urgent basis and apparently
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