Sustainability in Gourmet Kitchens
The kitchen is a unique spot where creativity meets conscience and this year, WWF-SASSI is once again proud to partner with the JHP Gourmet Guide™ to honour chefs who are redefining what it means to cook sustainably. WWF-SASSI recognises that sustainability is a journey, and that success is not achieved overnight. This award is given […]
Marine Month Celebrations
This National Marine Week (6 – 10 October 2025) , we partnered with our incredible WWF-SASSI Networking and Education Partners, such as NRF-SAIAB, uShaka Sea World, Pick n Pay School Club, Vodacom and Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre. These collaborations celebrated our wonderful biodiverse seas, the work our partners are doing, and how […]
The Beating Heart of Our Oceans: Why Marine Biodiversity Matters
A thriving ocean is one filled with life – from microscopic plankton drifting in sunlit waters to majestic whales gliding through the deep blue, every form of ocean life plays a vital role in keeping our planet balanced and alive. Marine biodiversity is what keeps our oceans healthy and resilient. It keeps our seas healthy, […]
Driving Sustainable Fisheries: The Power of Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs)
Healthy oceans starts with sustainable fishing practices, however, overexploitation, intense fishing and poor management of marine resources continue to place pressure on our blue planet. But there’s hope and it comes in the form of collaboration. What is a FIP? Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) are multi-stakeholder initiatives that bring together governments, industry, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations), […]
WWF-SASSI Braai Ambassador wins 2015 Ultimate Braai Master
The Weskus ANNAS have claimed the title as South Africa’s ULTIMATE BRAAI MASTERS 2015! They walk away with R500 000 in cash, a brand new Suzuki SA SX4 Crossover and a trip to the USA to compete in the World Food Championships as Team South Africa, courtesy of Robertsons Herbs & Spices! The Weskus ANNAs […]
New WWF-SASSI Trailblazer Chefs for 2015
Seven South African chefs were announced as ‘Trailblazers’ in the 2015 WWF-SASSI Trailblazer Awards, held at The Table Bay Hotel, on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront on Monday, 30th November 2015. The seven awarded chefs are: Chef Peter Pankhurst – Savoy Cabbage Restaurant Chef Greg Coleman – East Head Café, Knysna Chef Michelle Theron – Pierneef […]
Sustainable partnerships make for sustainable business
Businesses with the foresight to recognise that the longevity of their businesses is underpinned by a sustainable supply of fish should be actively engaged in the protection of these resources. It is with this rationale that the Responsible Fisheries Alliance (RFA) was established in 2009. The RFA is a partnership between major fishing corporates, I&J, […]
#FishforLife
The FishforLife programme is a national umbrella project set to launch in upcoming months. The project works with members of the recreational fishing community to gather information about their catches – even the “one that got away” to a database used to study the state of South Africa’s marine life. FishforLife is aimed at improving […]
Retailer/Supplier Scheme Update
2015 is drawing to a close and many of the Participants in the Retailer / Supplier Participation Scheme are reaching their target dates for their sustainable seafood commitments. These include sourcing seafood from origins which are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified for wild capture fisheries or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified for aquaculture species; on […]
The challenges facing the small-scale fishers
The year has been a long and difficult one for small-scale fishers. 2015 was mostly characterised by uncertainty with regards the small-scale fisheries policy. Not only did the fishermen grapple with the derailed implementation of the policy, they were also confronted by a sad reality of the interim relief permit system for West Coast Rock […]