Gannet Works (Pty) Ltd and Others v Middleton N.O and Another (14880/2022)
Gannet Works (Pty) Ltd and Others v Middleton N.O and Another (14880/2022) [2022] ZAGPPHC 250 (12 April 2022)
The court found that the applicants satisfied the requirements for urgency due to the timing and economic impact of the notice. However, the substantive relief sought was dismissed. The court held that the definition of 'angling' in the Regulations, which forms part of the Act, clearly authorizes only recreational fishing by manually operating a rod, reel, and line. The use of bait-carrying drones and remote controlled boats falls outside the permitted method and is not authorized by recreational fishing permits endorsed for angling. The public notice did not alter the legal position but clar…
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- Interpretation Of Statutes
- Marine Living Resources Act
- Regulatory Notice
- Recreational Fishing Permits
- Judicial Deference