Fishing
Protest in Hout Bay over payment for lobster rights
Local communities hit by collapse of global lobster trade
By James Stent
News | 24 June 2020
It’s World Oceans Day: Government needs to treat fishing communities better
Thousands of people are forced to fish illegally or with recreational permits
By Maia Nangle
Opinion | 8 June 2020
Covid-19: Lockdown regulations threaten livelihoods of line fishermen
“Everybody needs the snoek run to make it through the year”
News | 7 April 2020
Centuries old fishing method survives in False Bay
In the 1970s there were dozens of trek fishing crews. Today, there are only four left.
Photo Essay | 28 February 2020
Eastern Cape fishers welcome issuing of fishing rights
“We have achieved this milestone after a long struggle”
Brief | 18 November 2019
Durban lifts ban on fishing in its harbour
Port authority says use the port at your own risk because the water has not been declared fully safe
Roving Reporters
Brief | 7 June 2019
New black fishing association launched
Chokka fishermen complain about working conditions
Brief | 21 November 2018
Fisheries department rots from the top
A factional war lays bare a culture of corruption
Feature | 12 November 2018
Police raid Hout Bay homes in massive crime prevention operation
Residents clash with cops
By Aidan Jones
News | 30 August 2018