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No further sardine mortalities reported; precautionary fisheries measure to be reviewed

Marine Living Resources FundRef: http://www.dffe.gov.za/mediarelease/sardines_nofurthermortalities

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Source domain: dffe.gov.za

Collected on 29 September 2026

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What this means

This is a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment media statement dated 27 September 2026 about the sardine mortality event. It reports no further mortalities since 10 September, keeps a temporary precautionary catch limitation in force until 2 October 2026, and says a scientific working group will advise on future sardine-fishery management.

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public incident reportingOngoing

Report new sardine occurrences

Coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public can report any new occurrences of dead or dying sardines promptly while surveillance and reporting arrangements remain in place.

Who it is for
coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public
How to act on it
Report any new occurrences promptly; the document does not state a reporting channel.

The document's recorded date is 10 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Surveillance and reporting arrangements therefore remain in place, and the Department continues to encourage coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public to report any new occurrences promptly.
public reporting channelOngoing

Report new sardine mortalities or occurrences

Coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public can report any new sardine mortality occurrences promptly while surveillance and reporting arrangements remain in place.

Who it is for
coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public
How to act on it
Report any new occurrences promptly to the relevant reporting arrangements; the document does not provide a specific submission channel.

The document's recorded date is 10 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Surveillance and reporting arrangements therefore remain in place, and the Department continues to encourage coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public to report any new occurrences promptly.

Facts

Reference

http://www.dffe.gov.za/mediarelease/sardines_nofurthermortalities

Key Takeaways

  • No further sardine mortalities reported since 10 September 2026
  • Temporary precautionary catch limitation remains in force until 2 October 2026
  • Small Pelagic Scientific Working Group meeting on 29 September 2026
  • Mbotji on the northern Wild Coast
  • PHV investigations and surveillance continue
  • Commercially produced sardine products through regulated channels remain safe
  • Marine Living Resources Fund
  • Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
  • Small Pelagic Scientific Working Group
  • High-Level PHV Task Team
  • Zolile Nqayi

Dates

Closing Date

10 September 2026