Reviews the waterbird component of the database at SAFRING (South African Bird Ringing Unit). The definition of waterbirds follows that of Wetlands International, and information is provided for 101 species, including pelicans, cormorants, herons, storks, ibises, flamingoes, ducks, cranes, waders, gulls and terns. The data for each species are summarized by texts, maps and tables showing full details of the most significant and interesting recoveries.