Well guys, I think it's a matter of choice. Probably the simplest and easiest way to get on the water is to get a kayak. Not perfect but it works, is affordable and a lot of fun. You have to try it a few times.
Re the affordability of a boat. Yes it is expensive, especially in SA and outfitting it too is even more expensive. I'm going to attempt to put together a diy thing where you can buy the boat parts and build your own up if you want. It doesn't have to be that heavy either, most vehicle's can tow up to a 1000kg or so. In a few months.
It gets me as much as it does you if you cannot get to where the fish is. SA has a huge coastline, it should have hundreds of boats on it, sadly because of the SA ripoff many of us is not interested.