Seine netters are hoping up for bumper sardine activity on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast as the sardine run gains momentum.

Fresh shoals have reached the KZN South Coast, with sardines fetching up to R1,200 a crate as the run gains pace.

Sardines have arrived on the KZN coast, sparking the annual food tradition as locals share tips and a much-loved curry recipe.

Seine netters are hoping up for bumper sardine activity on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast as the sardine run gains momentum.