Sardine netting activity at Port Edward.

The highly-anticipated 2026 Sardine Run has commenced, with netting reported at Port Edward.

Local communities and fishermen express optimism as sardine activity is confirmed along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline.

It has been reported that the sardines were being sold at R1200 a crate and R50 a dozen.

Jace Govender, South African Protea angler, confirmed that the annual marine spectacle had reached the KZN South Coast following reports of sardine activity over the weekend.