On 31 May 2010 the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa dismissed the appeal of Lloyds of London Insurers against the decision of the Cape High Court awarding Classic Sailing Adventures payment of its claim for the insured value of the Motor Yacht “Mieke”.

On 22 April 2010 the South African Association of Seafood Importers and Exporters (“SAASIE”) was duly formed.  The Association has as its objects the promotion and protection of common interests of members who are commercially involved in the business of importing, exporting or processing of fish products.  One of the main tasks which the Association [...]

The proposed Thyspunt Nuclear Plant has caused much controversy in the Eastern Cape coastal areas of Cape St Francis, St Francis Bay and Oyster Bay particularly in the Squid fishing industry.

The latest on Section 21 of the Marine Living Recourses Act is that the Oceana-litigation against the Department to set aside the current Section 21 policy continues but a decision in this matter is not expected this year due to the fact that the matter has not be brought on an urgent basis and apparently [...]

On the 4th of June 2010, our Compliance Director Alistair Downing, attended a Compliance Indaba hosted by the South African Inshore Fishing Industry Association at the Sea Point Fisheries Research Aquarium. The objective of the Indaba was to discuss the challenges and possible solutions with regards to the illegal harvesting of WCRL.