NSRI Urges Caution Following Seal Incident at Hout Bay

NSRI Swim Safe Water Safety: seal incident

NSRI Urges Caution Following Seal Incident at Hout Bay NSRI Urges Caution Following Seal Incident at Hout Bay: Cape Town, Wednesday 25 February 2026 – Following an incident involving a seal and kayakers in Hout Bay, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) acknowledges the swift response and ongoing management of the situation by the City … Read more

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Linefish Lockdown: A Necessary Bitter Pill for Our Dying Oceans?

Linefish Lockdown

Linefish Lockdown: A Necessary Bitter Pill for Our Dying Oceans? Linefish Lockdown: A Necessary Bitter Pill for Our Dying Oceans?: While the “Beasterly Easterly” is currently battering the South Coast, a much more permanent storm is hitting the fishing industry. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) recently announced the 2026–2027 Traditional Linefish … Read more

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VROT River: A Community Threatened (Mhlangamkulu Estuary) #pollution #warning

The Green Mhlangamkulu 16 February 2026

VROT River: A Community Threatened #mhlangamkulu #estuary #pollution #warning: Once known as Mhlangamkulu, the VROT River was a lifestyle for local families. Its tributaries carried fresh water, its banks supported homes, and its currents fed the environment. Today, it is a river in crisis—its green froth and foul stench a symbol of decades of neglect … Read more

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Taylor vs. Tuna: A Kayak Tale to Remember

Taylor vs. Tuna

Taylor vs. Tuna: A Kayak Tale to Remember Taylor vs. Tuna: A Kayak Tale to Remember: Some mornings on the water are unforgettable—and this one off Westbrook, South Africa, was pure chaos in the best way. What started as a hopeful fishing session turned into a full-blown adrenaline rush when 15-year-old Taylor hooked into his … Read more

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Black Rock at Hole-in-the-Wall Transkei Report by Mannie Jorreiro #eastern #cape #ocean #report

Black Rock Beach

Black Rock at Hole-in-the-Wall Transkei Report by Mannie Jorreiro #eastern #cape #ocean #report #warm #water Black Rock at Hole-in-the-Wall Transkei Report by Mannie Jorreiro #eastern #cape #ocean #report #warm #water: A very warm welcome to all our Sardine News viewers! Manny Jorreiro reporting from the iconic Black Rock at Hole in the Wall, and what … Read more

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