The Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) 2020 will be extended to 31 December 2021, a year later than scheduled. This affects 12 of 22 South African commercial fisheries.
In terms of Section 18 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998, 12 South African commercial fishing sectors were expecting to have their rights reconfirmed by 31 December 2020. This has now been delayed ensuring a credible and transparent Fishing Rights Allocation Process and to reduce the number of appeals and legal reviews.
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