Shad Fishing The Transkei Wild Coast Shad Fishing The Transkei Wild Coast: Whilst the shad in KZN are either just not biting, or they have yet to arrive, down in the Transkei some places are getting good shad catches throughout the month of June. Sunrise on Sea Njela, deep Transkei. This was our final stop … Read more
Sardines at Port Edward 13 June 2026 Every winter, the South Coast of KwaZulu?Natal becomes the stage for one of nature’s most spectacular events — the sardine run. And nowhere is the excitement more palpable than at the sardines at Port Edward scene right now (10?AM), the seaside town perched at the southern tip of … Read more
Virginia Kayak Angler Lands Big Gamefish — Predators Assemble for Sardine Run Yesterday off Virginia in Durban, kayak angler Arrin Walton stunned with an incredible haul in 25?m of water: one big king mackerel, a medium king mackerel, a smaller king mackerel, and a hefty daga salmon. These predators are clearly lying in wait for … Read more
The uMzimkhulu – The Last Significant Free-flowing River in KZN by Dr Anthony Turton “Man oh man do we have a star guest writer on the website now! Introducing Professor Turton!” – Professor at University of the Freestate, Environmental Advisor, Speaker, Author. Nick Steele Memorial Award (South African Environmentalist of the Year) 2010 Green Globe … Read more
KZN South Coast Offshore Fishing Tips KZN South Coast Fishing Tips: A big welcome to Zach Norton, a guest writer here at The Sardine News. Zach is the first of a slew of new contributors, who will be featuring regularly on this website. Thank you Zach! Photo by Go2dim on Shutterstock Anglers who visit South … Read more
