From August 12th to 14th, Cape Town will host the Fisher People’s Tribunal, an event organized by Masifundise and Coastal Links. This significant gathering aims to shed light on the challenges faced by fisherfolks in South Africa, offering a platform to document and expose the ongoing issue of ocean grabbing and the widespread violations of the rights of fishing communities.
The Fisher People’s Tribunal is not just a forum for discussion but a crucial initiative to systematically record these injustices and critically examine which rights are being upheld, which are being ignored, and how effective the existing policy processes are in safeguarding the interests of the fishing communities.
This event is a vital step toward amplifying the voices of those who rely on the ocean for their livelihoods and ensuring that their struggles and rights are recognized and addressed on both a national and global scale