By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The 2026 Sardine Run has officially arrived on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, with the first major catches already hauled ashore at Port Edward. Seine netters brought in multiple crates of sardines over the weekend, marking the start of one of South Africa's most anticipated natural events. Crowds gathered along the shoreline as the annual migration began to unfold. Marine experts are closely monitoring the movement of the shoals as they make their way north. The run is expected to attract fishermen, tourists and marine predators to the coastline in the coming weeks. Authorities are urging beachgoers to remain cautious as activity increases along the coast. Here's angling expert Adam Kamdar who's tracking the movements of the sardines...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The 2026 Sardine Run has officially arrived on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, with the first major catches already hauled ashore at Port Edward. Seine netters brought in multiple crates of sardines over the weekend, marking the start of one of South Africa's most anticipated natural events. Crowds gathered along the shoreline as the annual migration began to unfold. Marine experts are closely monitoring the movement of the shoals as they make their way north. The run is expected to attract fishermen, tourists and marine predators to the coastline in the coming weeks. Authorities are urging beachgoers to remain cautious as activity increases along the coast. Here's angling expert Adam Kamdar who's tracking the movements of the sardines...</p>

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