Sardines at Mboyti 13 April 2026 by Kurt

Sardine Run Sightings Map 2026 512

Sardines at Mboyti 13 April 2026 by Kurt Sardines at Mboyti 13 April 2026 by Kurt You can bet your last bait that they’re almost here! Just when you thought the sards were playing hide and seek, silver flashes have started teasing the KZN and Eastern Cape coastlines. We’re talking about the advance guard, the … Read more

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The Benthic Blues – Estuarine Lament

The Benthic Blues by Bruce Gold

The Benthic Blues – Estuarine Lament The Benthic Blues – Estuarine Lament: Professor Turton wasn’t joking about the ‘benthic blues’. Our estuaries are crying, and it’s time we listened. These vital ecosystems, where rivers meet the sea, are the nurseries of our ocean, the filters of our land, and frankly, they’re taking a beating. Remember … Read more

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Obituary: Gerald Buckle

RIP Gerald Buckle

Obituary: Gerald Buckle Obituary: Gerald Buckle. The fishing community mourns the loss of Gerald Buckle, a man whose life was inseparably tied to the sea, the sardine runs, and the friendships forged along the Durban coast. Gerald was more than a stalwart of the sardine industry — he was its living memory, carrying with him … Read more

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Easter Weekend Roundup KZN: Cold Fronts and Gamefish

Easter Weekend 2026 by The Sardine News

Easter Weekend Roundup KZN: Cold Fronts and Gamefish The Easter weekend across KwaZulu-Natal delivered exactly what our Gemini AI-powered infographic predicted: dynamic conditions and heart-pounding action. While we await the first major sardine activity of 2026, the current environmental shifts are setting a spectacular stage. Ocean Dynamics and The Reel Easy Report Recent cold fronts … Read more

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Easter Weekend Weather and Water #kzn #ocean #conditions #fishing #surfing #diving

Weekend Weather and Water Conditions KZN South Coast

Easter Weekend Weather and Water #kzn #ocean #conditions #fishing #surfing #diving Easter Weekend Weather and Water #kzn #ocean #conditions #fishing #surfing #diving: The ocean is calling, and while a cold front is moving in, the KZN South Coast remains resilient. Here is the latest chart for the upcoming weekend, designed to help you time your … Read more

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