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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Potential distribution of recreational fishing permits via third-party retail partners (exploration)
The DFFE is exploring adding distribution of recreational fishing permits through potential third-party retail partners with a wide national footprint, subject to resources and procurement governance.
The DFFE is further exploring additional options of including distribution by potential third-party retail partners that have a wide national footprint, subject to resources and procurement governance.
Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35578/
Opening Date
7 January 2026
Online Recreational Fishing Permitting platform (electronic registration, payment and permit obtainment)
Recreational fishers can register, pay and obtain recreational fishing permits electronically 24/7 using the DFFE online platform at www.fishing.dffe.qov.za.
Yes, the online Recreational Fishing Permitting platform introduced by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in October 2023 has materially improved access by allowing recreational fishers to register, pay and obtain recreational fishing permits electronically, 24/7, through www.fishing.dffe.qov.za.
