Commercial Fishers: Admit “Guilt” or Lose Your Livelihood? How the Department’s questionable interpretation of satellite vessel tracking (VMS) regulations is forcing commercial abalone fishers to admit “guilt” or lose their livelihoods. Statement from Anton Kruger “I am writing this knowing it may come at a personal cost, but the public deserves to know what is … Read more
Sardines at Mpande and SW Buster Hits Sardines at Mpande and SW Buster Hits: a spotter plane yesterday recorded some fantastic imagery of a large collection of sardine shoals out off Mpande. These sardines will be thrilled with the cooling conditions as this next cold front settles in nicely. This buster came way before it … Read more
The #Raphia Palms of #Mtunzini by Brucifire #kzn #palm-nut #vulture The #Raphia Palms of #Mtunzini by Brucifire #kzn #palm-nut #vulture: Good morning from One on Hely in Mtunzini — and what a lekka morning it is.Today’s a birthday in the crew… not mine, but Bruce’s. The man’s on his 80th circumnavigation of the sun, still … Read more
Finding the Palm-Nut Vulture in Mtunzini Mtunzini is South Africa’s top destination for sighting the rare Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis). These unique raptors feed primarily on the fruit of the Raphia australis palm tree. If you plan your visit correctly, you will easily spot these striking black-and-white birds. Best Times to Visit Best Locations in … Read more
Where are these Sardines Now 27 July 2026 Sardine Update #kzn #sardinerun2026 #sardinenews Where are these Sardines Now 27 July 2026 Sardine Update #kzn #sardinerun2026 #sardinenews: Today’s Sardine News is brought to you by Orcas at Sunwich Port — a reminder that the run is still in full swing. Sardines, as always, arrive in waves: … Read more
