The opposition party is concerned that small-scale and traditional fishermen are at risk of losing their livelihoods because the licences cover rights for the next 15 years.
CAPE TOWN - The African National Congress in the Western Cape may be breaking party ranks by submitting its own appeal to the national Fisheries Department over the 2021 application process for fishing allocation rights and licences.ANC leader in the Western Cape legislature, Cameron Dugmore, said that they were meeting with concerned fishermen in Kalk Bay on Friday.
CapeTalk breakfast show host Refilwe Moloto spoke to Kobus Poggenpoel, a fifth-generation Kalk Bay fisherman.
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