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Individuals may engage in recreational fishing within the park’s waters, including in the marine protected areas shared with Mozambique.
- Who it is for:
- recreational fishers
- How to act on it:
- Participate in fishing activities while complying with national health and safety regulations during the pandemic.
Visitors may now access iSimangaliso Wetland Park via self-drive vehicles to explore the park's natural areas, including coastal forests, lakes, and marine zones.
- Who it is for:
- visitors to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- How to act on it:
- Travel to the park and enter using a personal vehicle, following safety regulations set by government.
The complete legal document detailing the boundaries, zoning, and regulations for the expanded iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area is available for download. This includes precise geographic data for navigation and compliance.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, environmental consultants, NGOs, government officials, and regulated marine users
- How to act on it:
- Go to the article page and click the 'Download Article iSimangaliso marine protection....pdf' link.
After the management regulations are issued, the iSimangaliso Authority will revisit the Integrated Management Plan. Members of the public and stakeholders may have opportunities to contribute to the updated plan for the protected area.
- Who it is for:
- local communities, environmental groups, tourism operators, scientists, and other stakeholders affected by the MPA
- How to act on it:
- Monitor the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority website for announcements about public consultations and submission processes.
The public can now access 20 new marine protected areas within the expanded iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area, which includes vast ocean zones previously unprotected. These areas are now officially designated for conservation and sustainable use under the new regulations.
- Who it is for:
- tourists, divers, fishermen, researchers, conservationists, and anyone interested in visiting or studying the marine environment
- How to act on it:
- Visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park website and download the full gazette document with GPS coordinates to explore the boundaries and rules of the new MPAs.
Community members of Madlangula Boating Concessions have been trained and issued boating permits through the SMME programme of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, enabling them to legally operate boats and participate in tourism activities.
- Who it is for:
- owners of Madlangula Boating Concessions
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park SMME programme to receive training and obtain a boating permit.
The public can help protect the iSimangaliso Wetland Park by reporting sightings of invasive alien plants or insects such as the Euwallacea sp. (Polyphagus shot hole borer) to the ARC Plant Protection Research Institute. Guidance on identification and reporting is available through partner websites.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, gardeners, landowners, and residents near the park
- How to act on it:
- Visit environment.co.za, sanbi.org, or invasives.org.za to learn how to identify invasive species, then contact the ARC Plant Protection Research Institute to report sightings
Individuals and groups affected by decisions in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park can join small committees formed to represent their interests in ongoing discussions.
- Who it is for:
- concession holders, business owners, residents, community representatives
- How to act on it:
- Contact the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority to express interest in joining a committee.
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority plans to host a Business and Investment Summit to promote economic development and collaboration with stakeholders in the region.
- Who it is for:
- business owners, investors, tourism operators, local entrepreneurs
- How to act on it:
- Attend the summit when it is announced and scheduled by the Authority.
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority will hold public meetings twice a year to discuss issues related to the park and its management.
- Who it is for:
- residents, business owners, concession holders, environmental stakeholders
- How to act on it:
- Attend the scheduled biannual public meetings organized by the Authority.
Young women from the Mbazwana community can access training and mentorship in scuba diving through Adventure Mania Diving, guided by Amanda van Jaarsveld. This includes dive master qualifications and career development in marine tourism.
- Who it is for:
- young women from the Mbazwana community interested in marine tourism and scuba diving
- How to act on it:
- Contact Adventure Mania Diving for information on training programmes and mentorship opportunities
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is advertising business opportunities worth millions of rand across various tourism activities such as game drives, boat cruises, scuba diving, snorkeling, turtle tours, fishing charters, whale watching, kayaking, canoeing, and trails/walks. These opportunities are open to local communities, SMMEs, domestic and international investors, and intermediaries.
- Who it is for:
- local communities, SMMEs, domestic and foreign investors, intermediaries
- How to act on it:
- Visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority website, check newspapers, or access the national database to view and apply for opportunities.