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No further sardine mortalities reported as PHV Investigation continues

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

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Source domain: dffe.gov.za

Collected on 5 October 2026

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What this means

This is a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment media statement dated 04 October 2026. It reports that no further sardine mortalities have been recorded since 10 September, confirms PHV in a sample from Port St Johns and says laboratory, ecological and survey work is continuing. It also asks the public to report new sightings and avoid handling or consuming dead or dying sardines.

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wildlife or fish mortality reportOngoing

report any new sightings promptly

Coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public can report new sightings of dead or dying sardines as monitoring 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 sightings promptly; the statement does not specify a submission channel.

The document's recorded date is 4 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Monitoring and reporting arrangements nevertheless remain in place because further occurrences cannot yet be ruled out. Coastal authorities, fishers and members of the public are encouraged to report any new sightings promptly.
media contactOngoing

Media queries

Media representatives can contact Zolile Nqayi for media queries about the sardine mortality and PHV investigation.

Who it is for
Media representatives
How to act on it
Contact Zolile Nqayi by phone or email.

The document's recorded date is 4 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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For media queries, contact Zolile Nqayi 082 898 6483 znqayi@dffe.gov.za

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Key Takeaways

  • Published 04 October 2026
  • No further dead or dying sardines reported since 10 September 2026
  • PHV confirmed in a sardine sample from Port St Johns
  • Monitoring, laboratory and epidemiological investigations continue
  • Planned end-of-year hydroacoustic survey
  • Public should report new sightings and not collect or consume dead or dying sardines
  • Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
  • South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
  • Zolile Nqayi

Dates

Closing Date

4 October 2026