Challenge accepted! Mayor plunges into the sea at Durban’s North Beach

Despite eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda’s assurances there were contrasting reactions from residents and holidaymakers

01 December 2022 - 17:52 By LWAZI HLANGU

eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda proved he wasn't chicken when he responded to a political challenge to swim at a Durban beach to prove water levels were safe. ..

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