A whopping R45m-a-day loss as Umhlanga’s beaches remain shut

In addition to domestic tourists not visiting this year, residents have left and gone to other holiday destinations

21 December 2022 - 16:42

At the height of Durban’s festive season Umhlanga’s beaches remain off-limits to holidaymakers and locals as the popular town and surrounds stand to lose an estimated R45m a day...

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