Our Patron Professor Denis Goldberg (born 1933) is a South African social campaigner, who was active in the struggle against apartheid and was imprisoned along with other key members of the anti-apartheid movement.
He has dedicated his life fighting for justice and upliftment of the less fortunate and oppressed.
In 1995 he founded the development organisation Community H.E.A.R.T. to help to improve the living standards of black South Africans.
We are proud and honoured to have him as a resident of Hout Bay, where as a passionate arts lover, he has also over the years been an avid supporter of local arts.
Thank you Denis for honouring the Festival by being our patron!
Photo courtesy of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
About
Festival Mission:
To create a sustainable and annual Seafood Festival, positioning Hout Bay as a World Class International Seafood & Tourist Destination.
By stimulating tourism, we hope to create a platform for the creation of short and long-term employment for the local community.
The Festival will be a pride-filled event that will create thousands of brand ambassadors for the Bay, sponsors and participants. Through showcasing the wealth of talent in Hout Bay, new job opportunities and new small businesses will be created.
Objectives:
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To position Hout Bay as the "Seafood Capital of South Africa"
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Stimmulate tourism
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Create a platform to display local talent
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Over time, generate short and longterm jobs to empower local community​​
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Establish the Hout Bay Seafood Festival as an annual showcase event​
Festival Patron:
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Professor Denis Goldberg
Organisations supporting the Festival:
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Oceana Group - Main Sponsor
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City of Cape Town
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Western Cape Government
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Cape Town Tourism
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Cape Town Partnership
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Hout Bay Partnership
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Hout Bay and Llandudno Heritage Trust
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Two Oceans Aquarium
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SASSI
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Hout Bay Museum
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Hout Bay Society of Artists
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Hout Bay Sports and Recreation Council
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Kronendal Music Academy
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Residents & Ratepayers Association
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The Lions Club of Hout Bay
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The Rotary Club of Hout Bay
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SANCO (South African National Civic Organisation)
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TOBI (Tourism)
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Thrive
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Hout bay EMS
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SMEG - Kitchen Technology with Style
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Lalela Project
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Dance Mouse
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Harvest Centre
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National Sea Rescue Institute
The Management team:
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Terry Murphy - Chairman
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Christopher Hudson - Finance
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Helena Fagan - Arts
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Dwyn Griesel - Music
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Rene Weston - Education
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Mustapha Peck - Sports Events
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Carlo Daniels - Sports Events
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Allan Dellbridge - Heritage
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Lindy Nauta - Marketing and PR
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Cassandra Dreyer - Chief Organiser
Board of Directors:
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Terry Murphy - Systems Exhibitions
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Carlo Daniels - Champions in Action
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Allan Dellbridge - Coastal Security
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Helena Fagan - Harvest Centre
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Dwyn Griesel - Kronendal Music Academy
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Christopher Hudson – Hout Bay Heritage Trust
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Jennifer Manikkam - The Parent Centre Wynberg
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Clifford Nogwavu - SANCO
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Vincent Sodladla - SANCO
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Jeremy Hele
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Mustapha Peck – HB Sports and Recreation Council
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Anthony Stroebel – Hout Bay Market
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Rene Weston - ABC for Life
