FishFORCE represented by Mr. De Lange, joined the @sadcmcscc 5th Board of Directors Meeting , 19 - 20 August 2026 in Maputo, sharing feedback on our work across the SADC region as a supporting partner. #FishFORCE #MCSCC #SADC
Our side event at the Our Ocean Conference received outstanding feedback for showcasing African leadership, transparency & cooperation in the fight against IUU fishing. Links in comments #OurOcean #IUUFishing #FishFORCE #OceanConservation
Action is now : transforming commitments to protect our Ocean into actions: sadcmcscc.org/news/action-is…
And here is the link to our LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/company/sadcmcs…
The SADC MCSCC – working towards sustainability: sadcmcscc.org/news/the-sadc-…
African leaders call for “African Vigilance” to strengthen cooperation against illegal fishing (with embedded links to the two case study videos shown at the event): sadcmcscc.org/news/african-l…
The @sadcmcscc Min collaboration with is pleased to invite you to the Webinar “Protecting our fisheries from the disaster of monofilament nets: a regional call for action”, 20 May 2026, 14.00 (GMT+2), Zoom. Link to the webinar via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/8520535282…
Prof Hennie van As joined the GLITSS COST Action Roundtable tackling illicit trade, a critical conversation uniting scholars & practitioners in the fight against global environmental crime. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=aOrQDzW9…
#GLITSS #IllicitTrade #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/…
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/Conf…
@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
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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. – at Johannesburg, South Africa






































