February 23
South Africa: Aucamp Directs Finalisation of Small-Scale Fishers Appeals
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has noted the concerns of small-scale fishers on the finalisation of appeals concerning decisions issued by… Read more »
January 05
South Africa: Department Gives Update On West Coast Red Tide
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out… Read more »
December 09, 2025
South Africa: Water Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Orange-Senqu River Basin
The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange-Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource… Read more »
December 03, 2025
South Africa: Recreational Fishing Dates for West Coast Rock Lobster Season Announced
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the designated recreational fishing dates for the 2025/26 West Coast Rock Lobster season. Read more »
October 31, 2025
East Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Reaffirms Opposition to Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that South Africa is fully committed to the international ban on the commercial trade of ivory and… Read more »
August 01, 2025
Africa: Call to Protect the Nation's Oceans
As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate Marine Protectors Day, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on all… Read more »
July 17, 2025
South Africa: Communities Urged to Protect Water Resources
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has called on the community of Winterveld, north of Tshwane, to refrain from polluting local watercourses and to take… Read more »
