Sardine Report 2015

Sardine Report 2015 “When the red hot pokers bloom, winter is upon us!” – Louis Wolmarans chanted. It was many, many years ago, but Louis still charges the KZN South Coast with more gusto than any grom. The only hassle, is that when the aloes flower like this, it’s also sardine season! Just in from … Read more

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Foam to the horizon: 80ft waves batter the KZN Coastline

Foam to the horizon: 80ft waves batter the KZN Coastline “Hey Roosta, you better get ready to reverse pal!”, was me as I saw the first real set come charging in towards us in the gloom. It has broken up into the carparks before and this was threatening to drown us as the huge waves … Read more

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Garrick fishing at The Block

Garrick fishing at The Block Although the garrick and salmon must be swimming by the other beaches and bays, for some reason they all really love The Block, and the adjacent Sandspit beach. Maybe it’s because the mightyUmzimkulu River near Port Shepstone is closed, so the fish get all confused and end up swimming up … Read more

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Why the Natal Sharks Board lies all the time

Why the Natal Sharks Board lies all the time Photo courtesy Captain Duarte Rato With ackowlegements and thanks to Independent Online (IOL) and RemoveTheNets.com Whilst never having ever gotten on with the Natal Sharks Board over the years, I have tried to work with them for years, insistently proposing any other shark deterrent, barrier system or … Read more

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Why you should know about the Shark Angels

Why you should know about the Shark Angels We are really leaving the future of our species, and that of all species on this planet, to the tiniest minority. Volunteers. Yes, we do have governmental institutions in place, but no, they are not doing their work. Instead, they facilitate the continued destruction of our natural … Read more

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