The 7th of March 2021 marked the sad passing of Rachel Zeelie (20 February 1965 – 7 March 2021), a long serving consultant to the South African fishing industry. Peter Edwards was there and wrote this tribute. A South African Fishing Industry Tribute to Rachel was held at the Italian Club in Cape Town on…
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