# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment deputy minister, Bernice Swarts, will lead the Eastern Cape Small-Scale Fisheries Summit this week at Mthatha Stadium. The summit aims to strengthen engagement between government and fishing communities, provide technical support to small-scale fisheries co-operatives, and address market and infrastructure challenges. The programme will feature exhibitions and technical discussions led by sector experts, showcasing successful models of small-scale fisheries.
Deputy minister Swarts to host Eastern Cape small-scale fisheries summit