A range of high-profile church and community leaders have issued a petition calling for humanitarian support to families in the platinum belt. “There is a humanitarian tragedy unfolding on the platinum belt. While supporting current attempts to reach a settlement to the dispute, the reality on the ground is that children, women and men do not have food, and hardship will … [Read more...]
Uniting to resolve Cape fishing permit crisis
Southern Peninsula faith leaders and clergy will unite this evening in support of fishing communities in serious crisis in the Western Cape. Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2014 Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Kalk Bay Time: 19h00 On New Year’s Eve, the long term fishing rights in eight fishing sectors expired and led to the fishing industry experiencing a … [Read more...]