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Ode to the Fan

Ode to the Fan

Ode to the Fan

Ode to the Fan: The January sun, a brassy bastard, beat down on KZN. Even the Umzimkulu River, usually a lazy, brown ribbon, simmered, the stench of sewage rising in sickly plumes. Municipal strikes, a predictable summer ritual, had crippled the town. Water pumps groaned to a halt, toilets overflowed, and raw sewage, a pungent offering to the gods of incompetence, seeped into the river.

Life, for those who lived along its banks, became a symphony of suffering. The heat, a relentless metronome, hammered away at their sanity. Load shedding, another gift from the benevolent hand of government, plunged them into darkness, the air thick with the buzz of mosquitoes and the mournful croaking of unseen swamp creatures.

The fan, oh blessed fan, became their saviour, a fragile shield against the onslaught. Its whirring blades, a desperate counterpoint to the suffocating stillness. But even the fan, a humble guardian, succumbed. The power cuts, merciless and frequent, rendered it impotent, leaving them gasping for air, sweat plastering their bodies, the heat a malevolent entity, intent on their demise.

The government, those distant, faceless bureaucrats, remained oblivious. Their pronouncements, empty platitudes echoing through the ether, offered no solace. They spoke of service delivery, of infrastructure upgrades, of a brighter future, while the river choked, the people sweltered, and the mosquitoes feasted.

The people, however, found solace in the absurd. They named the river “The Great Unflushed,” a grim jest that mirrored their own despair. They fashioned makeshift fans from cardboard and string, their laughter a fragile echo in the face of their predicament. They cursed the government with the fervour of a thousand suns, their voices rising in a cacophony of frustration and disbelief.

And so, they endured these resilient souls, clinging to the hope that the sun would eventually set, that the power would flicker back to life, that the fan, their faithful companion, would once again spin its magic, offering a fleeting reprieve from the suffocating embrace of summer and the incompetence of their government.

Disclaimer: This is a fictionalized account. The views expressed are satirical and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the author.

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 200 000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And in January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Coming soon!

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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Professor Tony Turton Weighs In About Water Quality in SA

Professor Anthony Turton Weighs in About the Water

Professor Tony Turton Weighs In About Water Quality in SA

Professor Tony Turton Weighs In About Water Quality in SA: I have been writing to educate the general public to the point where they can make an informed decision when confronted by a municipal statement that the beaches are safe from sewage contamination. In one recent statement, a municipality claimed that 30 of it’s beaches are safe, citing 300 samples on which this conclusion is based.
From a forensic perspective, we have two variables that need verification. Variables 1 is the claim that 30 beaches are safe. Variables 2 is that this conclusion is derived from 300 samples.
The numbers 30 and 300 are relevant to this assessment, and nothing else. So the question is whether the conclusion that 30 beaches are safe is valid, when the answer has been extrapolated from 300 samples? Stated differently, can 300 samples reliably tell us that 30 beaches are safe?
To answer this question we have to get technical, so please bear with me as I explain.
For argument sake, let us assume that we are sampling one site only. Let’s assume this site is in the middle of the deepest channel of an estuary. Then let’s assume that this single sampling point as shown on a map is two metres deep. Let us assume that most sewage contamination comes from rivers.
Now it gets interesting, because an estuary is the place where freshwater and salt-water meet. Freshwater comes from the run-off over the land, and salt-water comes from the ocean. To better understand this interaction between freshwater and salt-water, we need to grasp some basic physics and chemistry.
Here goes. Please bear with me.
Freshwater is less dense than salt-water so it will always result in stratification in an estuary. Freshwater will flow on top of the salt-water, so to take a representative sample we must capture data from BOTH the freshwater and the salt-water at that one single point in the deepest part of the two metre channel.
The freshwater sample will tell us if the sewage is coming down rivers, and the seawater sample will tell us if it’s coming from offshore pipelines.
But we don’t know how deep the freshwater lens is as it floats over the top of the seawater. We know that freshwater floats so a surface sample will capture data only from the river fraction. We can also assume that the very bottom of the channel is most likely to be just salt-water. Note that we can’t say for sure that it will be salt-water, because if the river is in flood, it’s possible that the entire flow at that single point will be fresh. But we also know that most of our rivers in South Africa have been dammed, so flooding is attenuated to the point where its safe to assume that the sample taken at two metres below surface, in a channel two metres deep, is likely to be saline.
So we can easily conclude that two samples, one at the surface, and another at the bottom of the two metre deep channel will probably capture both the freshwater and salt-water fractions of the total water column.
This means that at a minimum we need 2 samples from that one point if we are to draw valid conclusions. But, we also know that different laboratories give different readings for various valid reasons, so at a minimum we need four samples from that single point of measurement in the deepest channel of the estuary.
So we now have 4 samples from one place. Two go to Labarotary A and two go to Labarotary B. They don’t know about each other, so they can’t collude to manipulate the results. Can we draw conclusions from four samples taken at one point to safely determine that 30 beaches are safe?
Let’s dig deeper.
Estuaries are dynamic environments because seawater meets freshwater. But the ocean has a tidal pulse. Therefore to fully understand our estuary, we have to sample everyday for a lunar cycle, if we are to understand how the tidal pulse distributes the flow between freshwater and salt-water fractions. Lets call this a calendar month, so 4 samples daily multiplied by 30 equals 120 samples that will be required to understand that single estuary.
But what about seasonal changes? What about spring tides versus neap tides? What about rainy seasons versus dry seasons. What about summer and winter? To understand these complex issues in the most primitive way, we need to capture at a minimum three months worth of data. This will at least tell us what the spring tide impact is, and it might start to suggest seasonal variations. Suddenly our 120 samples now become 360.
Now the next question is whether the samples taken in the deepest portion of the estuary accurately capture data from offshore pipelines discharging untreated sewage into the ocean a kilometer away? To understand this we need at a minimum to capture data at the surface and at the point of discharge at depth. Let’s say we have only one sewage discharge pipeline. This doubles the number of samples needed, so we now face the need for 720 samples.
In our theoretical model we now have 720 samples, taken from just two sampling points, so we can now ask if we can safely extrapolate the results from 720 samples, taken from just two points a kilometre apart, to conclude that 30 beaches are safe?
The logical answer is no.
It’s not possible to reliably conclude that 30 beaches are safe, after analysing 720 samples. Therefore such claims cannot be substantiated by the data captured from the two sites. In reality, it would require thousands of samples, captured over time scales measured in months, or even years, to reliably make such claims.
I am not saying that these officials are deliberately misleading the public. What I am saying is that the claims being made citing the precise number of samples used, cannot be statistically relevant. Therefore the legal term Caveat Emptor applies. Buyer beware.
Take appropriate precautions. Have a lovely holiday. But never be afraid of applying logic to sweeping statements made by municipal officials. The beaches are probably safe, but not because of voodoo science being cited by municipal officials who assume that the public is gullible enough believe their slick spin.
To vaguely conclude that 30 beaches are safe would require at least 3 000 samples. But to reliably conclude that 30 beaches are safe would require closer to 30 000 samples.
Caveat Emptor.
Be savvy. Stay safe.

THANK YOU TONY!

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 200 000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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Duty to Warn: The ANC’s Polluted Waterways and the Impact on Tourism

Duty to Warn 31 December 2024

Duty to Warn: The ANC’s Polluted Waterways and the Impact on Tourism

Duty to Warn: The ANC’s Polluted Waterways and the Impact on Tourism: The concept of “Duty to Warn” in South African law mandates that individuals or entities must inform others of potential hazards to prevent harm. This principle can be aptly applied to the current state of South Africa’s water systems under the ANC’s governance. Over the years, the ANC has systematically neglected the country’s water infrastructure, turning South Africa into a vast, polluted toilet. This negligence has led to severe contamination of rivers, lakes, and ultimately the ocean, posing significant health risks to locals and tourists.

Recent reports highlight the alarming levels of E. coli in South Africa’s waterways, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. The Umgeni River, for instance, has become a breeding ground for this harmful bacteria due to untreated sewage spills. The situation has deteriorated to the point where several beaches in Durban have been closed, and tourists are falling ill after exposure to contaminated water2. The presence of E. coli indicates not only fecal contamination but also the potential presence of other dangerous pathogens.

The ANC’s failure to maintain and upgrade sewage treatment facilities has exacerbated this crisis. Untreated sewage flows into rivers and oceans, leading to eutrophication and the proliferation of harmful algae blooms. This not only devastates aquatic ecosystems but also poses a direct threat to human health. Tourists, unaware of the dangers, continue to swim in these polluted waters, resulting in gastrointestinal illnesses and other health issues (See below results sheet from ANC victims at Uvongo, KZN, recently).

The Duty to Warn principle obligates the government and relevant authorities to inform the public about these hazards. However, the ANC’s lack of transparency and accountability has left many in the dark. Local municipalities, tourism boards, and environmental organizations must step up and provide clear warnings to both residents and visitors. By doing so, they can prevent further harm and hold the ANC accountable for its gross mismanagement of South Africa’s precious water resources.

In conclusion, the ANC’s neglect has turned South Africa’s waterways into a public health hazard. Adapting the Duty to Warn concept to this situation underscores the urgent need for transparency and action to protect both the environment and public health. Tourists and locals alike deserve to be informed about the risks they face, and it is the responsibility of those in power to ensure this information is disseminated effectively.

The following sickening molecular biology results sheet is bona fide and from this year as you can see the date top right corner…from swimming at Uvongo.

And so a major problem is the misconception that the KZN South Coast that is the polluted area. Meanwhile, it’s the very same poo that washes down from cities, towns and provinces inland. The entire country empties its sewage into the sea ultimately. Every river town has another town further upriver. They ALL have been subject to the ANC’s inability to honour a contract.

ALL that sewage is coming to a beach near you.

This is Harding…

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 199,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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NSRI Advisory: New Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions:

NSRI Swim Safe: New Moon Tides Warning

NSRI Advisory: New Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions:

NSRI Advisory: New Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions: The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges coastal communities and visitors to exercise caution during the upcoming new moon spring tide, which will peak on 31 December 2024, as it significantly impacts tidal conditions. This natural phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align during the new moon phase, amplifying the gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans.
What to Expect During a New Moon Spring Tide

  1. Higher High Tides: Water levels will rise significantly, reaching further up the shoreline.
  2. Lower Low Tides: More of the seabed will be exposed as water levels dip below average.
  3. Increased Tidal Range: The difference between high and low tide levels will be at its maximum.
    Impacts and Hazards of a New Moon Spring Tide:
    Spring tides often result in stronger tidal currents, particularly in narrow inlets.
    This natural phenomenon can present potential dangers:
    • Rip Currents: Stronger tidal flows intensify rip currents, posing a risk to swimmers.
    • Coastal Hiking Hazards: Some hiking trails near the coast may become inaccessible or hazardous during high tide.
    • Fishing Precautions: Shoreline anglers should exercise extra caution, as higher waves may reach beyond usual safe zones.
    Safety Measures to Follow:
    To ensure your safety while enjoying coastal activities, the NSRI recommends the following precautions:
    Beach and Swimming Safety
    • Swim at lifeguard-protected beaches: To avoid rip currents, swim between lifeguard flags.
    • Be aware of rip currents: Rip currents are particularly strong during spring tides, especially during outgoing tides.
    • Stay informed: Check daily weather forecasts from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) and consult tide timetables.
    Coastal Activities
    • Hiking: Plan your hikes carefully, avoiding trails that may be cut off during high tide.
    • Fishing: Shoreline anglers should maintain a safe distance from the water. When fishing from rocks or cliffs, they should wear a life jacket and carry flotation equipment (for example, a 2L cool-drink container with a rope attached) that can be thrown to someone in the water.
    • Boating and paddling: Always wear life jackets, carry essential safety equipment, and keep your cell phone fully charged in a waterproof pouch. The free NSRI SafeTrx smartphone app allows you to log your trip and call the NSRI for help quickly and easily.
    General Water Safety
    • Alcohol and water do not mix: Drinking alcohol before doing an activity in or near water may put your life at risk.
    • Supervise children: Ensure children have responsible adult supervision in and near the water.
    • Inland water caution: Be cautious around rivers, lakes, and dams, especially during heavy rainfall.
    • Weather awareness: Monitor adverse weather conditions such as strong winds and fast-flowing rivers.
    Additional Precautions
    • Time your activities: Be cautious during tide changes, especially when high tide recedes to low tide for beach visitors and on the incoming tide for rock anglers.
    • Stay informed: Follow local safety alerts and warnings issued by authorities.
    • Save the emergency number 112 on your cell phone.
    Tidal Information for Cape Town:
    January 1, 2025
    • High Tide: 04:11 AM (1.73 m)
    • Low Tide: 10:14 AM (0.49 m)
    • High Tide: 04:17 PM (1.71 m)
    • Low Tide: 10:29 PM (0.36 m)
    Tidal information for Durban:
    January 1, 2025:
    • High Tide: 4:39 AM (1.88 meters)
    • Low Tide: 10:42 AM (0.40 meters)
    • High Tide: 4:47 PM (1.90 meters)
    • Low Tide: 11:01 PM (0.26 meters)
    Tidal information for Port Nolloth:
    January 1, 2025:
    • High Tide: 4:07 AM (1.77 meters)
    • Low Tide: 10:07 AM (0.40 meters)
    • High Tide: 4:16 PM (1.77 meters)
    • Low Tide: 10:26 PM (0.30 meters)

Enjoy Coastal Activities Responsibly:
The effects of spring tides can last several days. By adhering to these safety measures, you can minimise risks and enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean responsibly. The NSRI remains committed to safeguarding lives and promoting awareness of coastal hazards.
For further updates and emergency assistance, please visit our website www.nsri.org.za
Stay safe, stay informed, and respect the power of nature.
Issued by:
For interviews or information, please get in touch with NSRI Communications Manager Andrew Ingram at andrewi@searescue.org.za or on 082 990 5977

Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 199,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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Swim Safe: NSRI Top Ten Safety Tips for this December

NSRI Swim Safe

Swim Safe: NSRI Top Ten Safety Tips for this December: the extraordinarily pro-active NSRI saves lives every single day.

Swim Safe: NSRI Top Ten Safety Tips for this December – The Sardine News and the NSRI are working together we are assisting get these wonderfully considerate communications about being safe in the water.

THE NSRI’S TOP 10 SWIM SAFE TIPS:

  1. Alcohol and swimming or boating.
    Avoid Alcohol and Swimming or boating.
    Swimming or boating after consuming Alcohol puts your life at significant risk.
    When consuming alcohol and supervising children near water, your attention is compromised.
    We do not drink and drive; the same dangers apply to going into water and alcohol.
  2. Supervision of children
    Drowning is silent.
    Parents and caregivers should watch their children in or near water. If they are having difficulty, there will be no splashing or call for help.
    When in the water, an adult should be within arm’s reach of their child.
    It is safest to go into the water and to swim in areas that lifeguards patrol.
    A drowning can occur when you are distracted by social media on your mobile phone or decide to take a call. Be alert.
  3. Dangerous Currents and lifeguarded beaches.
    Going into the water or swimming between lifeguard flags is safest.
    Most people need help to identify dangerous currents or rip currents at beaches. Lifeguards can keep you safe between their flags – so rather go into the water there.
    If you get caught in a current, do not panic; float and swim to the side (out of the current) before trying to swim back to the beach.
    If you see someone who needs help, call a lifeguard or call the NSRI.
    Try throwing something that floats to them.
    You should only go into the water to try to help someone with floatation. A Pink Rescue Buoy or surfboard is a good example of floatation.
  4. Know your emergency numbers
    112 is the general emergency number in South Africa and a free call. If you dial 112, you can ask to be put through to the Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue or NSRI/Sea Rescue.
    087 094 9774 is the National Sea Rescue Institute’s Emergency Operations Centre direct line. Any NSRI resource in the country can be activated from this centre.
    Please think about what emergency numbers you may need and save your local emergency numbers in your phone before you need them.
    If you suddenly need an emergency number you have not saved – Google it. (For example, if you Google NSRI or Sea Rescue, you will quickly find the emergency number).
  5. Wear a lifejacket
    NSRI volunteers always wear lifejackets on the water in their rescue boats, as should you. If the NSRI crew can work on their boats and conduct rescue missions wearing lifejackets, you can also get used to wearing them.
    If you unexpectedly land in the water and become too tired or cold, you may no longer be able to stay afloat. A lifejacket will save your life.
    Choose a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or lifejacket that suits your activity on the water. Ask experts for advice online or in a store.
  6. NSRI SafeTRX
    The RSA SafeTRX App monitors a small craft journey and alerts emergency contacts nominated by the user (family and friends) should they fail to return to shore on time. This free cell phone application enables the user to plot their intended course, store essential emergency numbers that NSRI can use if they fail to return from their trip, give NSRI their location at all times during their trip, provide the user with the ability to call an emergency by the push of a button and giving NSRI your exact position throughout our rescue response if you press the emergency button. It only works where there is a cell phone signal.
    Features include an Emergency Call button, which allows you to make a distress call quickly from the application. The app sends an emergency location update to the NSRI Emergency Operations Centre and your emergency contacts if you have a cell phone connection. Track-only mode can be used to begin tracking at a touch of a button.
  7. Heavy rainfall and flooding (Summer rainfall areas).
    Do not attempt to cross a fast-flowing river on foot or in a car.
    If you need to cross a river in a vehicle that is not flowing fast, walk through using a stick for support and check the depth before driving into the water.
    Fast-flowing rivers are extremely dangerous. Do not attempt to rescue a person trapped in a vehicle or who is being swept away. Call for help.
  8. Learn Survival Swimming
    If you suddenly find yourself out of your depth and can float, you can return to safety.
    NSRI Survival Swimming teaches you to hold your breath, open your eyes in the water (to orient yourself so you know which way to swim), float, and move a short distance through the water.
  9. Learn bystander CPR
    If a person is not breathing, call for help.
    Push hard and fast in the centre of their chest )100 – 120 chest compressions per minute)
    Keep going until professional help arrives, or you are too tired to continue.
  10. When using a boat with an engine, always use a kill switch.
    A Kill switch is a special cord connecting a switch on the throttles to the person driving the boat.
    If that person falls and loses control of a boat, the kill switch is pulled, and the engine stops.
    Never move away from the throttles or remove the kill switch when the engine is in gear.

Swim Safe!

For interviews or information, please get in touch with NSRI Communications Manager Andrew Ingram at andrewi@searescue.org.za or on 082 990 5977

Yesterdays Sardine News features the new installation of a Pink Torpedo Buoy at The Block in Port Shepstone. A notoriously unsafe place to swim…amongst other stories…

Swim safe with the NSRI and The Sardine News…

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  • Full Moon Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions

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Sardines and Sighting Maps

It has been a fantastic sardine run this memorable 2024. And all the action has been logged right here on The Sardine News. This year’s map has been viewed 199,000 times and just keeps growing.

Which led us to decide to keep the map live. And keep adding unique marine animal sightings and events. That occurs non-stop all year round. This year we started to log more whale and dolphin sightings. And we even had a shipwreck! And a freaking tornado! And recently a capsized KZNSB boat! We have been updating the map with recent catches too…

These events will from now on be included in the Sardine News Sightings Map for 2024. And on the 1 January 2025, we shall start all over again.

Here are the links to existing and past Sardine Sighting Maps. Great for a windy day like today to research. With instructions to install The Sardine News right on your phone or desktop.

2024 Sardine Map

2023 Sardine Map

2022 Sardine Map

2021 Sardine Map

Channels

Brucifire Surf Retorts – highly entertaining  surf reporting

Master Watermen – news from way down deep

The Sardine News – neva miss a single  sardine

FishBazaruto – 1000 pounds plus

MYDO Tackle Talk – highly technical  sport fishing

Surf Launching Southern Africa – getting out there safely

Water Woes – complain about your municipality here

Websites

umzimkulu.co.za – self-catering right on the Umzimkulu River
umzimkuluadrenalin.co.za –  will get you right out and onto the edge
thesardine.co.za – never miss a single sardine
masterwatermen.co.za – news from under water
fishbazaruto.com – dreams
brucifire.co.za – surf retorts

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