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The Citizen
14 hours ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
[Video] The sardine run hits the South Coast
ETHEKWINI Municipality has announced that swimming is banned on all southern beaches, following the removal of shark nets as the annual sardine run begins. Also read: Marine activity surges with sardine run Southern beaches generally include Dakota, Pipeline, Amanzimtoti Main, Doonside, Baggies, Winklespruit, Karridene, and Umgababa beaches. As the temperatures plummet and winter sets in, the pioneer silver shoals have started making their way up the coast, with netting happening from Winklespruit to Scottburgh. The sardine run coincides with heightened marine activity, as sharks and birds join in the feeding frenzy. Swimming will remain banned until further notice. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Crow urges motorists to check engines before starting during winter
AS the temperature steadily drops, the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) urges motorists to be aware that wildlife may seek warmth under or even inside vehicles. Also read: Crow releases wildcat rescued from Kingsburgh The non-profit organisation recently admitted two dassies, also known as rock hyraxes, one of which sustained injuries after seeking respite in a car engine bay. Crow operations director, Clint Halkett-Siddall, said, 'Cold weather snaps like we have experienced recently often drive small mammals like dassies, mongooses, and even domestic cats and cold-blooded reptiles to seek out warm, enclosed spaces such as engine compartments and wheel arches, where they are at serious risk of injury or death once the vehicle has started.' He emphasised that it is especially important to be extra vigilant of such unaware hitchhikers in areas where humans and wildlife co-exist, including residential areas, nature-adjacent suburbs and holiday destinations situated in more rural environments. 'We are especially concerned during school holidays and long weekends, when families travel to rural or bushy areas. It is vital to check your car before you start it the next morning, particularly if you have parked overnight in or near a natural environment,' said Halkett-Siddall. For more information about Crow's work or to support its mission, visit What can you do? Tap the bonnet before getting into the vehicle. Check under the vehicle and around the wheels. Be extra cautious when parked near bushy or rocky areas. If you hear unusual sounds or spot movement, do not start the engine. If you find a wild animal in your car engine, or anywhere else, do not attempt to remove it. Instead, contact Crow on 083 212 5281 or 031 462 1127. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
7 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Mother of Peace launches R400K oyster mushroom campaign
NON-PROFIT organisation and children's home, Mother of Peace, has launched a R400 000 fundraising campaign to expand its oyster mushroom farm, a crucial step in strengthening its income-generating initiatives and moving closer to long-term sustainability. Also read: Become familiar with Mother of Peace-Illovo Caring for over 60 children who have been abandoned, orphaned, or removed from unsafe environments, Mother of Peace operates without government funding. The home relies on public donations and self-initiated projects to cover expenses such as food, education, staff salaries and municipal costs. The home's James Gradwell said the income-generating projects help bridge the funding gap, but it is still never enough. 'That's why this farm is so important. It has the potential to make us completely self-sufficient,' said Gradwell. The oyster mushroom farming project, which has already undergone a successful pilot phase, is ready to scale. Oyster mushrooms are in high demand and serve as an excellent meat alternative. Mother of Peace has already secured relationships with local markets, ensuring a steady customer base once full production begins. 'We've done our research and are currently preparing the climate-controlled growing room. With expert guidance from Ugan Pillay, an experienced mushroom farmer, we're confident this project will thrive,' said Gradwell. Also read: South Coast Sun 23 May 2025 Pillay, who has over 15 years of experience in oyster mushroom farming, transitioned into training after the pandemic forced him to close his own farm. He now aims to establish South Africa's first government-accredited mushroom training facility in partnership with Mother of Peace, offering valuable skills development to caregivers and youth at the home. To support the fundraiser, Mother of Peace sells vegetables and about 800 chickens each month to the community. Equipment is also on hand to launch a bakery, adding another potential income stream. 'Every rand or dollar goes directly into this initiative. This is more than a farm – it's a foundation for our children's future. With your support, it can grow into a powerful force for good, making our home fully self-sufficient for years to come. It's a small farm with a mighty impact,' said Gradwell. If 400 people or businesses donate R1000 each, the target would be reached sooner, and a Section 18a tax certificate to the value of the donation will be issued. To donate towards the project, go to or call Gavin Gradwell on 082 200 9614 for more information. The R400 000 raised will be used for: • Preparing climate-controlled growing rooms for year-round production. • Purchasing growing materials, tools, and pasteurisation equipment. • Packaging, transportation to markets, and buyer logistics. • Installing a full security system to protect both the farm and the children. • Repairing an existing walk-in fridge. • Building a reverse osmosis water treatment plant for clean growing water. • Conducting training workshops for staff and youth. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
KZN man killed in drive-by shooting: 26 spent AK-47 cartridges found
A 60-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Dhalia Place in Isipingo, KZN, on Wednesday morning. Police spokesperson Constable Donald Naidoo confirmed that the shooting occurred just after 09:30, and responding officers found a white Toyota Fortuner crashed into a wall, riddled with bullet holes on the driver's side. South Coast Sun reports that the victim, identified by his son as Ramalingam Pillay, was found inside the vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and upper body. He was declared dead at the scene by PT Ambulance paramedics. Authorities recovered 26 spent AK-47 cartridges at the scene. It is believed Pillay was alone in the vehicle at the time. 'The motive behind this senseless killing is still unknown. We are urging anyone with information to come forward,' said Naidoo. The commander of the Isipingo Police Station, Colonel Hensford Musa Zama, visited the scene and condemned the violence. He assured the community that police are committed to solving the case. 'No one deserves to die in this way. We will leave no stone unturned,' said Zama. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Zama on 082 418 0042 or Naidoo on 082 411 6351. Callers may remain anonymous. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
How a list becomes a poem
IT'S often said that nothing could be less poetic than a list. After all, we usually make lists to organise our lives — to tame the chaos and bring a sense of order. Lists, by nature, seem logical, ordinary, and practical. Also read: Amanzimtoti model wows judges with her grace But in the hands of a skilled poet, lists can become something far more intriguing. They can reveal the strangeness that hides within the everyday. When poets turn their attention to the common objects that surround them, they often expose layers of memory, mystery, and meaning we wouldn't normally notice. South African poet and lecturer Nondwe Mpuma has a remarkable gift for doing just that. A passionate supporter of poetry communities in Cape Town and a lecturer at the University of the Western Cape, Mpuma made her debut with the poetry collection Peach Country (uHlanga, 2022), which has been praised for its deep sense of wonder and attentiveness to existence. Recently, she shared a list poem from this collection that exemplifies how poetic and profound lists can become. The poem, titled Definition, initially seems to promise clarity — definitions that make things familiar. But instead, Mpuma offers meanings that are surprising, personal, and playful. Definition The paved road, a path to a Wendy house accustomed to the beating of a pipe. A chair, a stump of an old tree in a kitchen. A Jewel, a stove that will outlive us all. The beach, a holiday I could never reach. Sand, carried with beach-dog oil to keep the ancestors at bay. A gravel road, the intimacy of a plank in the back of a van. Smoke, my grandfather's red Peter Stuyvesant. Refinery, I could smoke you like you smoke me and together we would incinerate the world. The annual AVBOB Poetry Competition opens for submissions on August 1. Visit today and familiarise yourself with the competition rules. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
