FishFORCE

Taking of Statements & Report Writing training with @SANParks @CityofCT & @environmentza in Cape Town, 16 - 20 March 2026, sharpening law enforcement skills to combat environmental crimes. When agencies unite, the net closes tighter!

Capacity Building on Fisheries-Related Crimes training in Mozambique. This training was attended by magistrates, criminal investigators and maritime authorities, 11 - 18 November 2025.

Case Study Webinar – Responses to Illicit Trade The webinar that will take place on Thursday, 28 August, at 12:00 Swiss time. The webinar Zoom link: rug-nl.zoom.us/.../register/r…

LEPO training for 3 groups of @TheBMA_SA officials in June & July 2025, ensuring that border guards are well prepared to execute their functions under sections 18-21 of the BMA Act, reinforcing our commitment to professional border security and law enforcement standards.

FishFORCE acknowledging the importance to engage with national police and prosecuting authorities to support the effectiveness of investigations & prosecutions in terms of legislation aimed at addressing organised crime to primarily protect #MLR . #POCAworkshop in GQ

The presentations for the International Anti-Corruption Conference can be accessed by clicking on the link: fishforce.mandela.ac.za/Conferences/In… @MandelaUni

International Anti-Corruption Conference: to address corruption in SA & foster a culture of transparency, integrity & accountability. The keynote speaker was Former Chief Justice Zondo, renowned for his pivotal role in addressing state capture and promoting accountability in SA.

Director, Hennie van As attended @SADC_News #MCSCC BOD 2nd official meeting in 🇿🇦. The Board is tasked with driving the process to operational issues the #MCSCC & ensure the improvement of regional efforts to combat #IUUfishing @sadc

A capacity building programme to address deficient enforcement capacities & issues of corruption in the fisheries sector of the SADC region. This cross-border training is facilitated by Ms. Petro van der Westhuizen, 21 - 25 October 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. @SADC_News

Prof. Hennie van As met with Mr Petrit Imeraj, Head of Albania Anti-Corruption in Minostry of Justice to share strategies on combatting corruption and international organised crime. Albania introduced significant measures from which SA can benefit

SADC's #MCSCC Board of Directors meets today in 🇿🇦, the 2nd time since starting duty in June. This is the 1st BoD official meeting, with key decisions to be made for the governance & operations of the MCSCC. Another major step forward for regional cooperation against #IUUfishing.

The FishFORCE Academy in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) hosting the Train the Trainer Workshop on Addressing Forced Labour on Board Fishing Vessels, 26 - 28 June 2024 at Nelson Mandela University Business School.

Our Chief Operating Officer, Mr Michael de Lange attending the 2nd Meeting of the @SADC_News #MCSCC Operational Task Force in Maputo, Mozambique, 17-18 June 2024.

Basic Crime Scene Photography for Law Enforcement (SAPS)Officials Workshop facilitated by Ms Petro van der Westhuizen & Adv. Phil Snijman in Paarl, 13 - 17 May 2024. The workshop is to determine the value & relevance of basic photography of crime scenes/inspections.

Crime Scene Management & Documentation training that took place 8 - 12 April 2024 at the Wildlife Forensic Academy, Buffelsfontein Wildlife Reserve. The training was facilitated by Ms Petro van der Westhuizen & Advs, Phil Snijman & Mongezi Nqoro.

@fishforce16 hosted a Judicial Dialogue on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. The objectives of the dialogue were: A. To highlight the nature and extent of harvesting illegal marine living resources and organised crime & B. To discuss applicable legislation and adjudication strategies.

The oceans is a lifeline for 🇳🇴. The Blue Economy has tremendous potential for 🇿🇦 as well. Sustaianable management is key. Illegal fishing is a scourge. We are proud to partner with @NMMUFacultyLaw to stop it. Great meeting today with Acting Vice Chancellor Andre Keet🇳🇴🇿🇦@NFdep

@fishforce16 is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Phase 2 contract by the @NorwayMFA for 3.5 years, effective from 1 July 2023. Below are some images from the visit by the Norwegian Ambassador & his delegation at @MandelaUni

@fishforce16 in partnership with @SADC_News IPMU of the SADC (MCSCC), introduced a capacity building programme to address deficient enforcement capacities and issues of corruption in the fisheries sector of the SADC region, 30 October - 3 November 2023.

The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries training attended by those involved in Fisheries Management, Fisheries Law Enforcement, Scientists & Fishermen kicked off in Walvis Bay with an over subscribed class @unam_na @MandelaUni @fishforce16