Beaches that remain closed are:
- eThekwini Beach;
- Laguna Seasonal Beach;
- Ansteys Beach;
- Reunion Beach; and
- Baggies Beach.
“All water activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, bathing and canoeing are therefore prohibited at the above-mentioned beaches,” the municipality said.
“Beachgoers are urged to avoid water-related activities at beaches that are closed. The public will be notified when the closed beaches are reopened and safe for public use.”
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Early Christmas for beachgoers as eThekwini reopens 13 beaches
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The eThekwini municipality has reopened 13 beaches after extensive water testing, it said on Saturday.
The beaches that are now open are:
“Testing has confirmed that the water quality at these beaches is now at an acceptable standard,” it said.
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Beaches that remain closed are:
“All water activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, bathing and canoeing are therefore prohibited at the above-mentioned beaches,” the municipality said.
“Beachgoers are urged to avoid water-related activities at beaches that are closed. The public will be notified when the closed beaches are reopened and safe for public use.”
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