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The shad competition taking over KZN beaches

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The annual shad competition is in full swing with a R100 000 prize pool and the biggest fish worth R60 000. It's the biggest rock and surf competition around, and it's taken over social media. Anglers are even bringing their aunties along for the hunt.
21 Aug English South Africa Leisure · Places & Travel

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