Est. 1998

From the Ocean
to the World

A proudly South African, 100% black owned fishing company harvesting the finest seafood from the pristine waters of the South African coast.

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26+
Years of Excellence
6
Fishing Vessels
5
Fishing Sectors
L1
BEE Rating

Born from the
Eastern Cape Sea

Letap (Pty) Ltd was established in 1996, driven by a clear vision and a determination to build a strong and sustainable fishing enterprise in South Africa.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown into one of the region's most respected, vertically integrated fishing operations.

Our growth reflects a long-standing commitment to excellence, operational capability, and creating lasting value within the fishing industry.

L1
B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor 100% Black Owned · 40% Black Female
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Four Fishing Rights

Squid, Pilchards, Anchovy, and Hake Trawl a diversified portfolio built over decades.

Full Value-Chain Integration

From vessel to processing to cold storage quality controlled at every step of the journey.

Community Employment Focus

Committed to reinvesting in the South African economy and creating sustainable jobs in communities that need them most.

Own Ice Plant & Processing

Our dedicated ice plant and processing facility in Port Elizabeth ensures quality control from vessel to market.

Our Sectors

Through multiple fishing rights acquired over more than two decades, Letap operates across the full breadth of South Africa's commercial fishing industry.

Five Vessels,
Two Seas

Our fleet operates across the squid and hake trawl sectors, working the Indian and Atlantic Ocean coasts of South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Meet the Fleet
Lady Aqeelah
Squid Vessel
Princess Azeemah
Squid Vessel
Loqueran
Hake Trawler
Alayah
Hake Trawler
Teya-Nikka
Hake Trawler

Ocean Stewardship &
Community Impact

Letap Fishing believes that responsible fishing and community development are inseparable. We pursue long-term sustainability in everything we do from the catch to the community.

Our Sustainability Pledge
01

Responsible Harvesting

All operations comply with DFFE regulations and scientifically-determined TAC limits.

02

Transformation

100% black-owned, 40% black female ownership, Level 1 BEE leading transformation in the sector.

03

Eastern Cape Economy

Committed to becoming the province's largest fish processor, creating hundreds of sustainable jobs.

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