Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries today published the 2013 General Policy on the Allocation and Management of Fishing Rights and the 2013 Fishery Specific Policies for Demersal Shark, Hake Handline, Kwazulu-Natal Prawn Trawl, Oyster, Squid, Traditional Linefish, Tuna Pole-Line and White Mussel for general information.
The General and Fishery specific policies are informed by government's key policies, namely the National Development Plan, the Integrated Growth and Development Plan (IGDP) for agriculture, forestry and fisheries, the New Growth Path (NGP), the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) and the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
She also invited interested persons to apply for rights to undertake commercial fishing in terms of the Marine Living Resource Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) in the above-mentioned 8 sectors.
The General and Fishery specific policies, application forms as well as explanatory notes have been published in the Government Gazette Number 36675 dated 17 July 2013 (General Notices No. 750 and No. 751).
The distribution process is scheduled to commence on Monday, 22 July 2013 at 8h00 and will close on Monday, 16 August 2013 at 16h00. See list of the various FRAP distribution centres.
Applicants must have their identity document and a copy of the first page of their identity document when collecting an application form. If the application form is collected by someone else on behalf of an applicant, the collector must present a signed authorization letter and a copy of the collectors’ and applicant’s identity or registration documents. Applicants will be required to provide their full contact details.
List of Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) distribution centres:
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No. |
Venue |
Address |
Dates and times for distribution |
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1 |
Port Nolloth |
Fishery Compliance Office, Court Building, Beach Road, Port Nolloth |
Monday, 22 July 2013 to Friday, 16 August 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00, including Saturday, 27 July 2013 and Saturday, 3 August 2013 from 08:00 to 12:00 on both days, but excluding Friday, 9 August 2013 (public holiday) |
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2 |
Hondeklipbaai |
Eric Baker Community Hall, Dolpin Str, Hondeklip Bay |
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3 |
Lamberts Bay |
Fishery Compliance Office, Lamberts Bay Harbour |
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4 |
Elands Bay |
Fishery Compliance Office, Jetty Road, Elands Bay |
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5 |
Paternoster |
Paternoster Community Hall, St Augustine Str, Paternoster |
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6 |
Saldanha |
Fisheries Compliance Office, Pepper Bay Harbour, Saldanha |
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7 |
Cape Town |
DAFF offices, Foretrust Building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town |
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8 |
Hermanus |
Fishery Compliance Office, 248 Still Street, Hermanus |
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9 |
Struisbaai |
Library Hall, Corner 1st Ave & Main Road, Struisbaai |
Monday, 5 August 2013 to Wednesday, 7 August 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00 |
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10 |
Mossel Bay |
Fishery Compliance Office, 64 Bland Street, Searlor Manor, Mossel Bay |
Monday, 22 July 2013 to Friday, 16 August 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00, Including Saturday, 27 July 2013 and Saturday, 3 August 2013 from 08:00 to 12:00 on both days, but excluding Friday, 9 August 2013 (public holiday) |
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11 |
Jeffrey's Bay |
Fishery Compliance Office, No 16 Woltemader Street, Jeffrey's Bay |
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12 |
Port Elizabeth |
Fishery Compliance Office, 21 Stanley Street, Central Port Elizabeth |
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13 |
East London |
Fishery Compliance Office, Latimer’s Landing, East London Harbour, East London |
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14 |
Umthatha |
DAFF offices, Auditorium Ground Floor, PRD2 Building, Corner Durhem & Sutherland Street, Mthatha |
Wednesday, 24 July 2013 to Friday, 26 July 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00 |
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15 |
Port St Johns |
Fishery Compliance Office, 433 Bridge Street, Port St Johns |
Monday, 22 July 2013 to Friday, 16 August 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00, Including Saturday, 27 July 2013 and Saturday, 3 August 2013 from 08:00 to 12:00 on both days, but excluding Friday, 9 August 2013 (public holiday) |
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16 |
Port Edward |
Fishery Compliance Office, Lodge 147, Ramse Avenue, Port Edward |
Monday, 29 July 2013 to Wednesday, 31 July 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00 |
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17 |
Durban |
KZN Wildlife offices, 25 Stellawood Road, Umbilo |
Monday, 22 July 2013 to Friday, 16 August 2013 from 08:00 to 16:00, Including Saturday, 27 July 2013 and Saturday, 3 August 2013 from 08:00 to 12:00 on both days, but excluding Friday, 9 August 2013 (public holiday) |
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18 |
Richard's Bay |
KZN Wildlife offices, Corner Krewingkin & Anglers Road, PnP Centre, Richards Bay (next to Shell Garage) |
Dates for the receipting process will be announced soon. Attached is the Government Gazette Number 36675 dated 17 July 2013 (Notice 750 and Notice 751).
For all FRAP enquiries, the helpline number is 021 402 3576
For further media enquiries contact:
Carol Moses
Tel: 021 402 3448/3911
E-mail: CarolMO@daff.gov.za
