Delay in survey completion may cost 15,000 jobs

There is concern that if the survey is not completed it could reduce the total allowable catch for the fishery - sardine, anchovy and pilchard - by 50% for at least six months and cost about 15,000 jobs.

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) spokeswoman Palesa Mokomele said the department and the Navy were "working on finding a solution and ensuring that the Africana will go back to sea to complete the survey (on time) so that jobs are not compromised", reports BDLive.

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