Top Female Entrepre- Neurs in Farming Honoured

September 2016 DAFF Official newsletter of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Top Female Entrepre- neurs in farming honoured

Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha, Mr Mike Mlengana, Director-General of DAFF, Ms Venecia Jance, Overall winner and winner of the category: Top Entrepreneur Export Markets, Mayor Councellor Maureen Magubane, Mooi Mpofana Municipality and Mr Themba Mthembu, MEC for Agriculture, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Departmental Celebrating the strides made by women in agriculture

From left: Mr Seaparo Sekoati, Acting MEC for Limpopo Agriculture, Top Entrepreneur: Processing, Ms Maybel Motlhale and Dr Mr Mike Mlengana, Director-General of Poncho Mokaila, HOD North West Province. DAFF, winner of the category: Minister’s Special Award: Young and Disabled En- trepreneur, Ms Philisa Fadana, Ms Zizipho Nyaga from Old Mutual with Mr Stanley Mathabatha, Premier Limpopo Province on the right.

From left are Ms Nyameka Makonya from Total SA, Mr Stanley Mathabatha, Premier of Limpopo Province, Mr Mike Mlengana, Director-General DAFF, Ms Vanecia Janse Overall winner 2016 and Ms Julia Shun- gube Overall winner in 2015 .

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2 September 2016 DAFFnews No. 9 Departmental Top Female Entrepreneurs in farming honoured By Jamela Nkanyane and Lebogang Molopo

To celebrate the strides made by on the Oudrift No. 1. In women in agriculture and to honour 2012 the beneficiaries Women’s Month, the Department of decided to focus on their Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries farming unit, Oudrift (DAFF) announced the top female No. 2 and split from the farmers at a prestigious ceremony joint venture as they held in Polokwane, on the 25th of Au- accumulated a lot of fi- gust 2016. The DAFF Female Entre- nancial, technical and preneur Awards, which are in their management skills for 16th year, continue to pay tribute production of cultivars to the efforts and contribution by of apples and pears on women, young females and women their own farm. with disabilities for the roles they While orchards are play towards ensuring food secu- planted on 53ha, 47ha rity, poverty alleviation, job creation is for planting new varie- and economic growth in the sector. ties of apples and pear The annual awards are held in part- orchards from 2017 to nership with Total South Africa. 2020. The farm meets Venecia Janse from the Eastern the Global GAP and Cape was the overall winner out of health requirements Overall winner Ms Vanecia Janse was also eight categories. She was also award- to p4 awarded in the category of Top Entrepreneur: ed in the category of Top Entrepreneur: Export Markets. Export Markets. Janse’s farm produces deciduous fruit which she sells to international markets in the European Union, Asia and United States, and to local markets such as Checkers and Pick ‘n Pay. Upon receiving the prize money she said she would use it to purchase machinery and more fruit trees to improve production. She encouraged the other nominees not to be deterred by not winning but to keep on moving in order to improve their busi- nesses. Ms Janse is a member of the Oudrift Trust No. 2 which lies on 304 ha of land situated 26 km west of Louterwater under the Koukamma Local Municipal- ity in the Eastern Cape Province. The farm was acquired in 2005 through the LRAD programme in which funding was utilised to purchase the land From left are Ms Thandeka Mbasa, HOD of Gauteng Department of Ag- for farm workers (100% owned), how- riculture and Rural Development, Ms Nyameka Makonya from Total SA, ever, at the time they were in a joint Ms Lindelwa Mabuya, winner of Best Female Worker category with Ms venture with the commercial farmer Manketsi Tlhape, MEC: North West Province.

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from p3 and therefore produces 521 tons of Granny Smith apples and Forelle pears, 60% of which are exported to the European Union, United States nd and Asian countries with some 2 From left are Mr Tshepo Maeko from Omnia, Ms Jacky Maisela, HOD rd and 3 grade fruit sold to local retail Limpopo Department of Agriculture, Ms Makhosazane Sambo, winner shops such as Checkers, Pick ‘n Pay, of Top Entrepreneur: Small Holder category and Mr Norman Shushu, Golden Harvest, National and Grano- Northern Cape MEC for Agriculture. passie juice factories and other markets in the Joubertina, Port Elizabeth and Humansdorp areas. The apples and pears are tested and sorted by the Klopak pack house with which the trust has a contract. The farm employs 44 permanent (including trust beneficiaries) and 68 sea- sonal workers. Casual workers who stay in Louterwater are transported From left are Dr daily by the bus provided by the farm. Shadrack Moephulie, Over and above the jobs created in the CEO of the Agri- local and adjacent communities, the cultural Research enterprise also donates their harvest Council, Ms Caroline to local schools such as Louterwater De Villiers, winner of Primary School during school events Top Entrepreneur: like sport days. “I would like to thank Commercial and Mr DAFF and all the sponsors for appre- Piet van Zyl from ciating us and for all the amazing priz- Manstrat. es,” Janse said.

Other awards were presented in the following categories: quality spat (baby abalone) a month temperature every day and does ad- Best Female Worker in the Sector and produces around 500 tons of aba- ministrative work including electronic is Lindelwa Mabuya from Western lone for the export market. Ms Mabuya data capturing. Cape. worked as a general worker until she Ms Mabuya started working for Aba- was promoted in 2000 to become a Best Subsistence Producer in the gold Ltd. in 1997, an abalone farming manager for spawning in the hatch- Sector is Nthabiseng Kgobokoe company situated in Zwelihle, outside ery. Ms Mabuya has been employed from North West. Hermanus in the Western Cape. The for 16 years and she is responsible for Ms Kgobokoe established Batswana company has the largest abalone spawning abalone and settlements, Farms and Trading in 2011, but only hatchery in South Africa. The hatchery checking broodstock feed and clean- registered the enterprise in 2013. The consistently produces one million top ing the broodstock—she takes the to p 5

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from p 4 enterprise is located in Burhamsdrif operative located at Skhwahlane Trust ity vegetables such as tomatoes, but- outside Mahikeng. Ms Kgobokoe start- which is about 35 km from Malelane, ternuts, green beans, baby marrows, ed by visiting stud breeders and vege- under the Nkomazi Municipality in the bitter melon, chillies, beetroots, onion, table producers and also by affiliating Ehlanzeni District in the Mpumalanga potatoes and green pepper. with various associations, visiting auc- Province. This project was established tions and buying sheep with the aim to in 1996 by a group of five unemployed Top Entrepreneur in the Sector: establish a stud line and conduct fur- young female farmers. The beneficiar- Processing is Mabel Motlhale from ther research on horticultural produc- ies of the project were granted 12 ha Northern Cape tion. As a young person, Ms Kgobokoe of land by the Matsamo Tribal Authority Ms Motlhale is one of the beneficiar- pursued a career in farming, thereby and therefore given a Right To Occupy ies on the Doringfontein Broiler Farm also ensuring that the youth, particu- certificate. However, the project start- which is located 5 km from Warren- larly young black women, play a part ed to operate in 2000 producing only ton and 72 km away from Kimberley. in agriculture—which has grown to be vegetables due to financial constraints. The farm was purchased through the one of the most competitive industries In 2001 the project received R60 000 LRAD programme in 2002 when the in the country. She produces vegeta- from the Department of Social Serv- former employees approached the bles such as Swiss chard (Fordhook), ices which they used to purchase fenc- Magareng Municipality to assist them lettuce, carrots, beetroot, tomatoes, ing materials, three pistol pump en- in procuring the farm. Subsequently broccoli, cauliflower, broad beans and gines and irrigation pipes. Due to theft, the Department of Rural Development butternuts. Ms Kgobokoe also farms the project lost part of its fencing but and Land Reform purchased the farm with 40 does (goats) and 50 ewes was fortunate to get R179 000 from the and the beneficiaries also obtained (sheep). She managed to build her Provincial Department of Agriculture, a loan of R2,5 million from the Land family a house on the farm to ensure Rural Development and Environmen- Bank which they have managed to re- that she is closer to her passion. tal Affairs for fencing with razor wire. pay. Warrenton Super Chicken oper- The project received an additional 6 ha ates on 21 ha of land with nine chicken Top Entrepreneur in the Sector: of land from the Chief to expand the houses; each with a carrying capacity Smallholder is Makhosazane Sam- vegetable project. The co-op produces of 10 000 chickens per house. The bo from Mpumalanga. maize and karela (bitter melon) on 2 ha enterprise produces 10 000 chickens Ms Sambo is a member of the Ikhwe- in order to supplement the members’ to p 6 zi Vegetable and Poultry Primary Co- income. They also produce high qual-

Mr Paul Ntshabele from Omnia, Ms Nthabiseng Kgobokoe, winner of the category: Best Subsist- ence Producer, Mayor Councellor Maureen Magubane, Mooi Mpofana Municipality and a guest at the awards function.

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Female Entrepreneur 2016 Female Entrepreneur 2016 Female Entrepreneur 2016 per week and has a 3-ton cooler truck which can transport 3 000 kg of chickens per load. It also has a big shed and three small storage sheds, kiosk abattoir which carries a capacity of 2 000 chickens per day, farm house, change rooms, dining room and a well- furnished office. As part of processing, they produce chicken sausages and chicken wors. The company supplies local community members, community centres, local restaurants and custom- ers from neighbouring communities such as Taung, Hartswater, Jan Kemp- dorp, Christiana, Kimberley and Win- sorton.

Top Entrepreneur in the Sector: Commercial is Caroline de Villiers from Western Cape Ms De Villiers started Themba Trees in 2007 as a small tree farm in the Elgin Valley, in the Western Cape. Her enterprise has now grown into a large-scale business supplying municipalities, government departments, landscap- ers, landscape architects, farmers, Minister’s Special Award Young Farmer, Ms Candice Bostander with Lim- plant brokers, wine estates, property popo Premier Stanley Mathabatha on the left, Director-General of DAFF, developers, residential estates; re- Mr Mike Mlengana and on the right is Mr Morris Makhathini from Mondi. tail garden centres and nurseries and other wholesale nurseries throughout Pineview for Arbor Day last year. Ms and a generation of business women South Africa. She won the Female De Villiers also offers educational talks for the sector. These awards seek to Entrepreneur: Smallholder category to local schools about the environment identify, acknowledge and cultivate en- in 2010 and was also a finalist in the and greening. trepreneurs and women leaders in the Cape Talk Entrepreneurs Competi- The winners received prize money sector,” said Mr Mlengana. tion in 2011. Themba Trees supplies which they were encouraged to use ex- Head of Strategy at Total South Af- windbreak trees, trees for hedging, clusively for the activities and produc- rica, Ms Nyameka Makonya, said screening, shade, and rehabilitation of tion related to their enterprises. All the “We are extremely proud to be a part disturbed trees. They propagate and nominees received smart tablets from of this programme. A programme that grow trees from seeds and cuttings, Old Mutual. The tablets had pre-in- awards, celebrates and empowers and sell young saplings, mature and stalled software and apps which would women excelling in what is deemed established trees. They deliver nation- help them in their respective areas of a male dominated industry. It is im- ally with their own fleet of delivery vehi- work. In his congratulatory speech the portant for us as a brand to acknowl- cles and subcontractors. Ms De Villiers department’s Director-General Mr Mike edge these phenomenal women who also has a wholesale and a retail out- Mlengana said he was pleased and en- have challenged the status quo and let on the farm and and also supports couraged by how the department took we specifically chose to celebrate their SMMEs in the area. She mentors her women empowerment seriously. achievements in the month of August staff as the tree nursery is a very inten- “The Department of Agriculture, For- as a tribute to all women who have in- sive and specialised farming operation. estry and Fisheries Female Entrepre- terrupted the norm.” The enterprise has five permanent and neur Awards (DAFF FEA) provides a This year, the DAFF FEA was held five temporarily employed staff. Them- valuable platform for the inspiration under the theme “Reaffirming the com- ba Trees supports local schools and and empowerment of women in the mitment towards women empowerment in NPOs with donations of trees. They sector by creating opportunities for the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sec- have donated to De Rust Futura Light- personal growth and development. tor.’’ house, Thembalitsha, Agape1,2,3 and Apart from creating women producers The Female Entrepreneur of the 4, Hoerskool Grabouw, Applewood and in the sector it makes a strong contribu- Year will reign until August 2017 when Green Phoenix Community Nursery in tion towards developing entrepreneurs a new winner will be announced.

6 September 2016 DAFFnews No. 9 Departmental Progress of projects in Blouberg

By Samuel Kgatla

As part of the follow-up visit and commemoration of the late icon, Nelson Mandela, the Deputy Min- ister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries once again visited farmers, households and projects in El- dorado Village, Blouberg Local Mu- nicipality. Commemorated as Mandela Day under the theme “Taking Action. In- spire Change. Make every day a Mandela Day,” the event focused mainly on the progress made since the Deputy Min- General Bheki Cele dubbing in front of Nguni cattle in Ga-Kibi. ister’s initial visit in the area in Febru- ary during the commencement of the Drought Roadshow Programme. The General was there to give feedback of progress made on the projects and households. He visited the Blouberg Integrated Livestock Enterprise Cooperative (BI- LEC), Kibi Nguni Project, Kopanang Bahloki Vegetable Cooperative and one household as part of monitoring the progression of the projects; BILEC is a community-based project which General Bheki was plagued by conflicts and disputes shakes hands which led to its deterioration and sub- with Ms Morongoa sequent collapse. However, all the Mahlake of Eldora- three spheres of government commit- do village house- ted to working on it and resuscitating hold in Blouberg it. Municipality. Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister was happy to see the interventions we are committed to working with them elderly people of Blouberg as part and progress made by DAFF and to produce more water so that the of commemorating the special day Department of Agriculture and Rural project continues to function properly. of Madiba. He thanked Maponya In- Development in the province. Both the We do not run away from problems, dustries Company and Subtropical departments managed to erect bore- but tackle them right away. You tell South Africa for giving the people and holes as promised, planted fruit trees, us what you want and then we shall schools of Blouberg 189 school bags, gave households farming equipments, work with you. We will resuscitate the 420 school uniforms and 420 sanitary seedlings and continue to look after BILEC project and we are planning towels; food parcels and fruit trees. the indigent households. to fix all its problems. The govern- Blouberg Mayor, Cllr. Sammy Sela- While giving feedback at the El- ment is working with its people and I molela praised the General for lead- dorado Stadium, the General men- can see that there is progress on the ing by example and for returning to tioned that he saw some positives in projects. Government cannot work the area and he said that shows that the projects. Moreover, he continued alone, it gives one shoulder and you he wants to see their people living that many projects are changing and must bring another one,” he said. better lives. The mayor was pleased improving the lives of the people. “We The Deputy Minister also cut a to see the progress during the sec- visited Kopanang Bahloki Project and Mandela Day cake with the thrilled ond project site visits.

No. 9 DAFFnews September 2016 7 Departmental Africa as whole takes a position that is beneficial

Strengthening the ‘African Voice’ raise concerns, table suggestions and negations. This example of pan‐Af- on international fisheries at the work together to focus on shared ar- rican collaboration is important in 32nd Session of the FAO Committee eas of priority and build momentum in order to ensure that international on Fisheries (COFI) that took place the field of fisheries and aquaculture. agreements better take into account in Italy, is key in ensuring that Af- Speaking at the same meeting, Am- African needs and contexts which in rica as whole takes a position that bassador Haladou Salha, AU-NEPAD turn would provide greater incentives is beneficial to its citizenry. COFI’s Senior Technical Advisor to the Rome- for African nations to ratify and imple- thirty-second session convened on based African Ambassadors and Sen- ment the agreements and thereby 11 July and drew to a close on 15 ior Liaison Officer UN Agencies, reit- contribute to sustainable and profit- July on a high note for Africa, with erated that COFI as a forum serves as able fisheries in Africa. the election of Mr André Loua from a valuable platform for African mem- During the proceedings of COFI on the Republic of Guinea as its First bers to voice their issues and opin- the first day, nine African countries Vice-Chairperson. ions. Therefore, it is imperative that that have acceded to the Agreement The Africa Regional Group, com- the African Group comes together to on Port State Measures to Prevent, prising African ambassadors and per- discuss areas of common ground and Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreport- manent representatives to the United interest in order to provide one anoth- ed and Unregulated Fishing (PSMA), Nations agencies based in Rome to er with mutual support throughout the were among those that received cer- advocate for continuous improvement duration of COFI, projecting a unified tificates of recognition from FAO. The in the governance of the fisheries sec- ‘African Voice’ on critical issues. countries are Benin, Cabo Verde, Re- tor in Africa, held daily meetings on The Africa Regional Group works public of Guinea, Gabon, Mauritius, the sidelines of the COFI. together to strengthen the African Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Mr Robert Sabiiti, Alternate Perma- position in international fisheries by South Africa and Sudan. nent Representative at the Uganda setting out a number of activities With the fisheries and aquaculture Embassy in Italy, reminded the Africa within both near- and long-term time technical support provided by the Regional Group at its first meeting that frames that aim to support African NEPAD Agency and the African Un- COFI represents a valuable opportu- governments in formulating and pro- ion-Inter Bureau for Animal Resource nity for Africans to come together to moting common positions in these (AU-IBAR), eleven positions were for- mulated by the Africa Regional Group and taken to the plenary by Gabon, Ghana, Angola, Senegal, Kenya, and Cameroon. By strengthening the African voice on improving fisheries, governance will bring benefits for the continent in terms of more sustainable livelihoods, increased food security, increased revenues to the national budget and long term viability of the fisheries sector.

The Africa Regional Group, com- prising African ambassadors and permanent representatives held daily meetings.

8 September 2016 DAFFnews No. 9 Departmental Pan African Policy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa

Fish is a valuable and vital renew- able resource which, if managed properly, can provide huge benefits to both present and future genera- tions. African aquatic resources contribute significantly to food and nutritional security, income generation and economic welfare. “The sector currently contributes 1,26% to Africa’s GDP and 6% to the continent’s agricultural GDP, but it could contribute so much more,” said Jiansan Jia, Deputy Director in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Depart- ment at FAO. Jia made his welcome remarks at the side event organised by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the NEPAD Agency. The event was convened at the 32nd FAO Committee on Fisheries, on 14 July in Rome, in order to share the formation for Shared Prosperity and Framework and Reform Strategy ac- African Union’s agenda on sustain- Improved Livelihoods. It is therefore knowledges the diversity of uses of fish able development and management of in support of the goals of the Malabo resources and advocates a broad, in- small-scale fisheries and aquaculture Declaration, that the Policy Framework clusive approach to fisheries manage- with the global community. and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and ment and aquaculture development. With effective and sustainable man- Aquaculture in Africa was developed It is a blue print for fisheries and agement, aquatic resources have the and endorsed by the African Union aquaculture to effectively contribute to potential to make even greater contri- Heads of State and Government. Africa’s transformational goals.” butions to Africa’s economies and live- Obinna Anozie, AU-IBAR’s Fisheries Africa’s priority actions for the sus- lihoods. “To this end, priority actions and Aquaculture Policy Analyst, pre- tainable development of small-scale with clear milestones, indicators and sented the continental strategy’s focus fisheries include strengthening the responsibilities of stakeholders have on the development and management governance of the sector; improving been identified in the Policy Frame- of small-scale fisheries and the devel- the contribution of small-scale fish- work and Reform Strategy for Fisher- opment of aquaculture. “The frame- eries to food and nutritional security ies and Aquaculture in Africa,” Am- work will enable African governments and wealth creation and reducing the bassador Haladou Salha, AU-NEPAD to develop an appropriate mechanism susceptibility of small-scale fisheries Senior Advisor to Rome-based African for rational utilisation of fisheries re- to climate change and related risks as Ambassadors, informed meeting par- sources and sustainable aquaculture well. In the case of aquaculture, prior- ticipants. development, with accompanied fiscal ity actions among others include es- Ambassador Salha also pointed out reforms resulting in viable benefits at tablishing an enabling environment; the need to transform fisheries and community level and wealth creation improving service delivery; capacity aquaculture into a more vibrant sector along its value chain,” Anozie said. building; transboundary ecosystem as was reaffirmed by African leaders in Dr Hamady Diop, Head of NEPAD’s management for aquaculture and in- the 2014 Malabo Declaration on Accel- Natural Resources Governance Pro- novation, which also entails research erated Agricultural Growth and Trans- gramme emphasised that, “The Policy and development.

No. 9 DAFFnews September 2016 9 Sector Maswele Farm sets a good example

Farming is one of the strongest el- To improve the productivity of the through job creation. With commit- ements of the Mametja family at orchards which has dropped much ment of all stakeholders and role play- Trichardstdal about 63 km south of due to a period of neglect, mango ers, much could be achieved. Mr Rex Tzaneen under the Maruleng Mu- trees have been pruned and grafted. Mametja who, given his experience of nicipality in the Mopani District of While on the livestock industry; camps short crops production, had this to say, the Limpopo province. For quite a are being demarcated to allow proper “I am committed to change perceptions long time, they have been actively grazing management practises. De- about progressive and commercial involved in this field at Harmony spite severe and crippling drought, the farming, it only needs necessary sup- block, particularly in the field of Mametjas have managed to cultivate port and commitment.’’ He explained small stock and short crops. 25 ha of green mealies with which they and further said ‘’In Northern Sotho we However, for the past six years they have been struggling to irrigate with say, rutang bana ditaola leseye natso have not been that active due to un- water from one borehole. Thanks to badimong,’’ which, when loosely trans- certain landownership. Despite that recent rains, this situation will improve lated means that elders have to teach constraint, Mrs Constance Mametja for now. young ones their traditions and culture and her daughter Tshepiso have been Maswele Farm is a good example before they die with the knowledge practicing vegetable production on in the area that land acquisition could and skills.’’ their backyard premises on land which indeed improve local people’s lives is owned by the Makhutshwe CPA, while all means and ways to acquire their own farm were explored through the Department of Agriculture and Ru- ral Development to proceed with what they know the most—crops production. Thank goodness all was not in vain. The 287 ha farm was finally ac- The Maruleng Municipality is quired through the Proactive Land Ac- situated in the south-eastern quisition Strategy (PLAS) programme quadrant of the Limpopo in 2013. The family then needed no in- Province within the Mopani troduction to food production activities District Municipal Area of Ju- and job creation to local people to alle- risdiction. The municipal area viate poverty in the area. A leopard or, extends over 324 699ha. in this regard may it be said, leopards, will definitely never change their spots. What then followed in such a small space of time is quite unbelievable. No sooner than the land was acquired, Mrs Mametja and her daughter embarked on production activities in order to achieve their main objective, being food production and job creation. All resources, including skills, were mobilised to get the farm fully function- al and commercial in all respect, all under the mentorship of Mr Rex Mametja, who in 1992 was the Emerging Farmer of the Year of Agri Letaba. That truly worked towards the desired direction. Results are visible. The farm has cre- Mrs Constance Mametja scouting for pests and diseases on ated jobs for 75 people. her mealie farm.

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Law Enforcement and Peace Officer training at Fisheries

Law Enforcement and Peace Officer cumulated towards a higher certificate Awareness said: “The amount of in- (LEPO) training got underway at the and diploma. All Fishery Control Of- terest received indicates that people Fisheries Management Branch fol- ficers will be attending the training, ir- are ready to be trained and qualified. lowing a cash injection of R50 mil- respective of their current qualification We are looking at training young peo- lion from the Norwegian embassy level. ple inland as well as coastal areas in to tackle fish crime in South African Advocate Phil Snijman, a former offi- order to widen our reach as well as waters. The funding will be distrib- cial in the Chief Directorate: Monitoring strengthen our initiatives. We are look- uted over three years. Training be- Compliance and Surveillance (MCS), ing forward to the increasing list of gan recently with officials in the the law enforcement arm of the Fish- partnerships as we wish to reiterate Marine Anti-poaching Project. The eries Branch, is one of the facilitators our message of gratitude to the Nor- Fisheries Crime Law Enforcement with a plethora of knowledge and ex- wegians.” Academy was established at Nelson perience in the Marine Living Resourc- The training will be facilitated in a Mandela University (NMU) in 2015 es Act, the guiding mandate for MCS. structured manner with an assess- and will offer short learning pro- The tailor-made training addressing ment examination. All training mod- grammes on fisheries law enforce- the gaps of formal training in the Chief ules and materials are produced by ment. Directorate comes in the wake of no the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). LEPO is offered on NQF level 4 for formal certificates to address the train- For more information please con- non-matric officials and NQF level 5 for ing needs of MCS. Ms Fatima Savel, tact Palesa Mokomele, Director: matric candidates. The training is fully Acting Director, Monitoring Control and Communication Services (Fisheries) accredited and credits obtained during Surveillance and also Deputy Direc- at [email protected] or call on the short learning modules can be ac- tor, Skills Development Training and 0829041908.

No. 9 DAFFnews September 2016 11 Sector Key conservation organisations secure global support to end canned hunting

The Endangered Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce another small victory for the fight against canned lion hunting. The EWT, in associa- tion with Wildlands, the South Af- rican Wildlife College (SAWC), and a range of other organisations, has supported the initiative spearhead- ed by Blood Lions™ to secure global conservation support to stop the canned hunting and non-con- lion breeding facilities do not con- by 2020 and giving reasonable time servation based captive breeding of form to or comply with the animal frames to: lion and other predators. welfare standards published by the • develop and implement norms and The IUCN – the International Union International Organisation for Ani- standards, supported by the South for the Conservation of Nature -sup- mal health; African Scientific Authority, that port flows from a formal motion sub- • That welfare matters associated define the conditions under which mitted by the Blood Lions™ team and with the captive breeding of lion the hunting of Lions is regarded partners, to the IUCN membership. are currently not regulated through as “canned hunting” and to legally This motion has been approved by appropriate legislative provisions; prohibit the hunting of lions under an overwhelming majority (Category • That enhanced compliance moni- these conditions’; A IUCN members-governments and toring and enforcement is required • restrict captive breeding of lions to government agencies: 78% Yes, 22% to ensure compliance with existing registered zoos or registered facili- no; Category B IUCN members-NGOs: legislative provisions relating to ties that demonstrate a clear con- 83% yes, 17% no) and will be adopted captive breeding facilities; servation benefit; during the congress. • That there is a need to undertake • develop norms and standards for The motion recognises: research to determine whether the the management of captive-bred • That the continued breeding of li- captive breeding of lion has a con- lions in South Africa that address ons for the specific purpose of servation role and the impact of welfare, biodiversity and utilisation ‘canned lion hunting’ or ‘canned hunting of captive populations on aspects (including new emerging lion shooting’, by sectors of the wild lion populations; uses such as harvesting of lion for wildlife industry in South Africa has • That the IUCN Species Surviv- the bone and meat trade), taking escalated. ‘Canned hunting’ is re- al Commission’s Cat Specialist into account Threatened or Pro- garded as a situation where an ani- Group has not identified captive tected Species (ToPS) regulations, mal is physically unable to escape breeding as a conservation action; legislation and IUCN guidelines from a restricted enclosure and/or and governing this activity; and is captive bred and mentally dis- • That captive breeding of lions has • ensure compliance with, and en- inclined to escape due to humani- not been identified as a conserva- forcement of, all relevant legisla- sation as a result of hand-rearing, tion action in any African Lion Con- tion. petting of young animals and close servation Planning Programme. After the motion has been formally human contact in captive facilities; The motion requests the IUCN Di- approved at the Congress, the IUCN • That professional hunting associa- rector General, relevant Commissions Director General and IUCN Commis- tions within South Africa and inter- and the South African National IUCN sions will be requested to take the nec- nationally oppose the hunting of Members Committee to encourage essary actions to provide the guidance, animals under ‘canned’ conditions; the South African Government, as well leadership, support and international • The limited scope of legal options as all other southern African Govern- lobbying that may be required by the currently available to the South ments, to support this initiative by re- South African Government to enable African Government to terminate viewing existing legislative provisions the motion; and encourage and provide ‘canned lion hunting’; regulating this activity and drafting, support for other Member States in • That most South African captive enacting and implementing legislation southern Africa to follow this initiative.

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