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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
KZN sardine run: Hopes high as shoals spotted moving north
Sardines have been spotted moving north along the lower Transkei coastline, raising hopes for another bumper run this year. Shoals of the locally prized fish were first seen at Gonubie in East London, followed by sightings near the Kei River mouth and have since been confirmed as heading up the coast. The migration matches the timeline of last year's strong run. Fishing reports along the KZN coast Closer to home, there was a brief window of excellent fishing early last week before the arrival of a cold front brought big swell and heavy surf. There were reports of a monster 14kg pompano caught at Tinley Manor on Monday. However, the species tends to avoid rough sea conditions and colder waters, making further catches increasingly unlikely for now. Grey sharks also proved a challenge for surf anglers, who have increasingly turned to night fishing when shark activity tends to decrease. Some salmon (cob) were hooked, but few other notable catches were reported. South Coast anglers fared better, landing a variety of edible species – including a good-sized musselcracker from the shore at Port Edward. Elsewhere, shad, garrick and salmon were caught in the surf, while rocky areas produced copper and lantern bream, blacktail and karranteen. The presence of karranteen is a promising sign that local fishing conditions are returning to normal – welcome news for rock and surf anglers. Offshore anglers continued to enjoy productive outings, with catches of big couta, snoek, bonito and the occasional yellowfin tuna. Bonito fillets are currently ideal bait for bottom reef fishing, which will grow in popularity as game fish become scarcer in cooler waters. Bottom reefs are reportedly teeming with life, yielding sizeable soldiers, slinger, Englishmen and trawl soldiers. Half-kob remains a prized target, while daga and geelbek salmon continue to show up from time to time. Change of season necessitates change in fishing tactics As autumn draws to a close and winter begins, anglers will need to adapt their tactics to shifting sea conditions. Some will follow the sardine shoals, targeting the sharks and other species that follow them – often a rewarding but crowded experience. Typical winter catches include the sought-after brusher, lantern bream, smaller blacktail, and karranteen – commonly found in rocky outcrops, where experience pays off. The long-range forecast predicts mostly calm weather with north-easterly winds through mid-week, followed by increased wind and worsening conditions. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Sisters of Elizabeth Plunkett speak for first time in 50 years
A brand new podcast series about her murder Stolen Sister was released today Elizabeth Plunkett, murdered by Englishmen, Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw on August 29, 1976. Picture supplied by family The sisters of murdered Elizabeth Plunkett have spoken publicly about her death for the first time in 50 years. The 23-year-old was murdered in August 1976, by Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw. A brand new RTÉ podcast Stolen Sister delves into the abduction, rape and murder of the young woman in Co Wicklow. Speaking on the first episode of the programme, her sister Bernadette Barry recounted the last time they saw her. She explained that on the sunny Saturday she vanished, Elizabeth was getting ready to go to visit friends in Brittas Bay. Elizabeth Plunkett, murdered by Englishmen, Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw on August 29, 1976. Picture supplied by family News in 90 Seconds - May 30th 'My mam and my Aunt Lily were sitting in the kitchen having a cup of tea. 'I was just relaxing on the bed. I was throwing these few things together. 'So there was a wedding on up at the church. My mom and my aunt Lily rambled up to the church. So they were standing outside the church, obviously waiting for the bride to come out,' she explained. "[Elizabeth's lift] had eventually come along, pulled up beside the cottage, I heard her going out the door and she said, 'I'm off. I'll see you'. 'And I said, 'Bye, I'll see you then when you get back.' Elizabeth then drove by her mother and aunt as they began their journey out of Ringsend. 'My mom and Auntie Lily waved her off, 'have a good time', and little did my mom know that she was waving her off forever.' Bernie and her sister Kathleen said they contacted RTE Doc On One for help to get justice for their sister after they learned that while her killers had been jailed, they were not tried for her murder. Bernie said they were told 'no' by the DPP, the state's solicitor officer and the Garda Commissioner when they appealed for the murder investigation to be reopened. The two British men, Shaw and Evans, came to Ireland in the 1970 with the intention of murdering one woman per week, but were detained after they killed their second victim, Mary Duffy. Elizabeth's family were unaware of this fact until 2023, when they contacted the Parole Board when killer John Shaw was seeking temporary day release. No inquest had been held, and no death certificate was issued. In January 2025, a jury at Gorey District Court returned a verdict of unlawful killing, with her cause of death recorded as asphyxia due to strangulation.
Axios
3 days ago
- General
- Axios
One of the world's longest words is a Georgia spelling bee wiz's favorite
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg — The favorite word of Sara Daoud, a seventh-grade student from Columbia County, who is one of two students representing Georgia at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week. Driving the news: Daoud and Sarv Dharavane, a DeKalb County fifth-grader, traveled to Maryland to challenge 241 other students in the spelling bee. After a courageous effort, Daoud was eliminated in the seventh round on Wednesday after misspelling " spirketing." Dharavane remains in the fight. Zoom out: The finals start tonight at 8pm and can be viewed on the Ion network. Fun fact: More commonly known as Lake Webster, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is located in Massachusetts. According to the Webster Lake Association, the name translates roughly to ""English knifemen and Nipmuc Indians at the Border or Neutral Fishing Place" or "Englishmen at Manchaug at the Fishing Place at the Boundary." The intrigue: The name has various spellings — the version on Daoud's spelling bee profile page includes four extra letters. The spelling used above is the most commonly accepted.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Roz Purcell narrates new doc about murder of Elizabeth Plunkett by killers Evans and Shaw
The six-part podcast series Stolen Sister is set for release this week. Elizabeth Plunkett, murdered by Englishmen, Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw on August 29, 1976. Picture supplied by family Roz Purcell is set to narrate a brand new RTE radio documentary and podcast about the murder of Elizabeth Plunkett in 1976. Stolen Sister delves into the murder of the 23-year-old, who was abducted and killed by Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw after a night out in Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow. The two British men came to Ireland with the intention of murdering one woman per week, but were detained after they killed their second victim, Mary Duffy. Elizabeth Plunkett, murdered by Englishmen, Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw on August 29, 1976. Picture supplied by family News in 90 Seconds - May 28th However, the men were only sentenced for Duffy's death, not that of Elizabeth Plunkett. Taking to social media, the influencer and RTE 2FM presenter announced that she would host the six-part series ' I dunno why I'm so nervous to come on and talk about it,' she began. 'I think it's because we've been working on this for pretty much a year now, and I've just seen the incredible amount of work that the RTE Doc on One team, like the dedication, the investigation, and passion they have to create these podcasts. 'We're hoping with this podcast that it will appeal to people for new information,' she continued. 'It'll appeal for new witnesses to get this case re-looked at and finally get this family justice. 'I'm absolutely so delighted to be involved and help in any way that I can to share this story.' Purcell said she wants to help Elizabeth's sisters Kathleen and Bernie get justice for their sister. 'We're not just talking about Elizabeth as a victim, where also talking about who she was. 'I feel like anyone who's involved in this project is so invested in helping this family.' The first episode of Stolen Sister is set to be released this Friday.
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First Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Imad Wasim unimpressed by Sikandar Raza's last-minute return for PSL Final: 'Money can do things for you'
Sikandar Raza made headlines globally for representing Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League final, arriving at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium just 10 minutes before toss, less than 24 hours after the one-off Test between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, Nottingham concluded. read more Imad Wasim described Sikandar Raza as a 'wonderful human being and a proper team player', even if he wasn't entirely impressed with his feat of playing a Test and the PSL final in less than 24 hours. Image: AP/Reuters Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza made headlines globally for his extraordinary feat of playing a Test against England as well as the Pakistan Super League final on back-to-back days, with the two games happening more than 5,000 kilometres away from one another. Raza has received widespread praise from experts and fans alike for his passion for the game, representing his nation in the highest form of the game without sacrificing on commitment to Lahore Qalandars in the PSL. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Imad Wasim feels financial incentive led to Sikandar Raza's return Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim, however, isn't one to think along those lines and believes it's the love for money that inspired Raza to return to Lahore in time for the PSL final, in which the Qalandars took on Quetta Gladiators and won. 'Like Shoaib Akhtar said — money can do things for you,' Wasim was quoted by Geo Super as saying. 'If you're getting paid, you'll go. I travel a lot too. Sometimes, one match ends, and the next day you're playing another. I've traveled 24 hours straight and gone directly into a match. So yes, money can make different things happen,' he added. Despite offering a take on Raza's return that is starkly different from the popular sentiment, Wasim heaped praise on Raza for being a 'wonderful human being and a proper team player'. 'Sikandar Raza is a great player — he's been performing consistently around the world for the last couple of years. He even won the ILT20 final for his team. 'He's a wonderful human being and a proper team player. I've played both with and against him, and the way he has performed recently, you can definitely call him a match-winner,' Wasim added. Raza had left the Qalandars camp to play Zimbabwe's one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, which ended inside three days with the Ben Stokes-led hosts collecting an innings and 45-run victory. The spinner dismissed opener Zak Crawley (124), who was one of three Englishmen to score a century in that Test, and later scored an attacking 60 off 68 balls. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD By the time the one-off Test concluded, there was less than 24 hours left for the Qalandars-Gladiators final to get underway. Raza went straight to the airport after the match got over and boarded a flight to Pakistan. The Qalandars, meanwhile, had two team sheets ready as they were unsure if Raza would reach the venue on time for the match. One had the Pakistani-born Zimbabwean, while the other had veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan. In the end, Raza arrived at the Gaddafi Stadium just 10 minutes before the toss. And in the end, he would steer Lahore Qalandars to their third PSL title with an unbeaten 22 off 7 balls, which helped the Shaheen Afridi-led side chase down the 202-run target set by the Gladiators with a delivery to spare.
