Long-term fishers from the West Coast rock lobster and abalone sectors gave a sigh of relief this week with the news that they have been exempted from applying for commercial rights for the 2016/2017 season.
According to the press the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) made the decision in order to enable it to process a “substantial number” of applications, including new entrants into the sector.
The department’s assessment team along with the delegated authority, require sufficient time to properly assess and evaluate the applications in the two fishing sectors.
Just in time for this year’s holiday season, 10 Cape Town beaches have achieved the highly valued Blue Flag status.
The press has made mention of the 10 beaches who have attained full Blue Flag status for the upcoming 2016/17 summer season. They are:
- Melkbosstrand
- Clifton 4th beach
- Camps Bay
- Llandudno
- Fish Hoek
- Muizenberg
- Strandfontein
- Mnandi
- Bikini Beach
- Silwerstroomstrand
Mayco member for community services, Anda Ntsodo, said that the City had worked hard to ensure that Cape Town’s beaches were clean, safe and full of fun activities for holidaymakers.
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