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Richards Bay dolphin death triggers reaction

Outcry over humpback dolphin death at Alkantstrand in Richards Bay last weekend

February 23, 2026
Dave Savides 1 minute read
The juvenile humpback dolphin that died in the shark nets last Saturday

The SouSA Consortium has renewed its objection to the proposed installation of shark nets and drumlines at Tinley Manor Beach, in light of the juvenile humpback dolphin fatally ensnared at Alkantstrand last weekend.

The consortium is a national network of 15 South African scientists, conservationists and partner organisations working together to research and conserve South Africa’s most threatened marine mammal, the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea)…

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February 23, 2026
Dave Savides 1 minute read

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Dave Savides

With 35 years of reporting under his belt, Dave is the veteran newshound of the Zululand Observer. He is an award-winning journalist covering sport and hard news stories, which he achieved not only while a ZO journalist, but also during his tenure as editor-in-chief. Having only recently stepped out of the ‘hot seat’, Dave is now consultant editor but continues chasing hard-hitting stories in his quest to bring news of value to our community of which he is an integral figure.
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