Fishing quotas finally issued to eight fishing sectors

Loyiso Langeni
16 January 2014

The Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries has met its deadline in awarding fishing quotas in eight fishing sectors. 

The department assisted in the application process and making sure communities understood the whole process.

Minister of Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Tina Joemat-Pettersson said her department is committed towards working with the fishing industry to create a stable and transformed fishing industry that is inclusive. 

Ministerial Spokesperson Palesa Mokomele said the Minister has welcomed the awarding of fishing quotas by the department.

“The minister received a report from the department this week, which says fishing rights in eight fisheries were allocated to beneficiaries at the end of last year,” Mokomele added.

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