As President Jacob
Zuma launched Operation Phakisa over the weekend, the Western Cape
Western Cape MEC of Economic Opportunities,
Alan Winde, said marine economic development depends on well-functioning
harbours.
He added that the
province’s twelve small fishing harbours can play a crucial role in supporting
fishing communities and providing them with access to other economic
opportunities.
Through ministerial
spokesperson Bronwynne Jooste, MEC Winde confirmed the province’s support of
Operation Phakisa:
“The Western Cape
is in full support of President Jacob Zuma’s Operation Phakisa. We are working
with them, agriculture and other IDZ sectors.”
MEC Winde
reiterated that through co-operation, his department could stimulate growth and
jobs of the oceans economy.
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