For generations, the sea has shaped South African lives, livelihoods and communities.

Our fishing heritage lives in the knowledge passed down, the people who work on the water and the species that connect our coastline to markets around the world.

This Heritage Day, we look at three fish that tell different parts of that story.

For a seafood buyer, choosing Cape hake is only the beginning. The format in which that hake is supplied can influence handling, storage, processing, distribution and how efficiently it moves through the buyer’s own operation.

Product format is therefore part of the supply decision and not simply a product specification.

This Mandela Day, the DC Fishing team joined FoodForward SA’s Cape Town packing event. During our 67 minutes, we worked alongside volunteers to pack and label food, contributing to the organisation’s year-round mission to recover surplus food and help it reach communities across South Africa.

For trade buyers, choosing seafood is about more than price. Discover why South African longline-caught Cape hake is trusted for its consistent quality, responsible fishing methods, careful handling, reliable supply and strong fisheries management, making it a dependable choice for wholesale and export markets.