Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesDirections relating to Freshwater and Marine Fishing Sectors during Alert Level 34. Directions pertaining to all fishing activities |
| 4.1 | Cognisant of the health risks associated with COVID-19 but in alignment with the alleviation of certain restrictions implemented for public recreational activities in terms of the Regulations during Alert Level 3, all fishing is allowed during Alert Level 3, including recreational fishing, except for charter fishing. |
| 4.2 | Notwithstanding paragraph 5 below, recreational fishers must be in possession of a valid recreational fishing permit, obtainable from the post office for recreational fishing under the Marine Living Resources Act, and as required by the applicable legislation for freshwater fishing. |
| 4.3 | Recreational fishing may not occur in groups, and all the laws applicable under the Regulations including those relating to social distancing, health protocols, movement and gatherings shall continue to apply. |