We have been advised that persons pretending to be consultants / advisers in the fishing industry are trying to convince applicants to "structure" their businesses to apparently meet departmental requirements for the allocation of fishing rights.
The apparent "structure" is supposed to promote "BBBEE" and requires applicants to have the following representation:
- 92% women
- 31% youth (under 35 years)
- 72% black African
- 1 disabled if possible
- Names
- ID’s
- Addresses
- Directors: 3 women, (2 black)
And apparently, it comes on the advice of Feike or myself (Shaheen Moolla). This is false.
Firstly, neither the department nor the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has yet issued any criteria or requirements for the upcoming rights allocation process.
Secondly, to require such racial and gender representation (which has admittedly been previously mooted by this department) would be challenged as it would only promote fronting, the abuse of people and of course rent-seeking.
In the coming weeks and months as applicants prepare for the allocation of fishing rights, we strongly urge current right holders and prospective new entrant applicants to engage the services (if required) of reputable and known advisors and lawyers.
If SSC applicants require any help or advice, you are welcome to contact Feike directly for advice. We do not charge members of the SSC fishing sector for our time. This includes the traditional line fish sector.
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