‘She never swam in the ocean but drowned in it,’ says mother of seven-year-old KZN girl

Tragic drowning of young girl emphasises the need for awareness and preventive measures for beachgoers

25 July 2023 - 21:15

Unable to afford a traditional birthday party, Hannah Chetty’s only wish was to go to the park to play on July 2. After a humble celebration with some cake, the seven-year-old girl and her family took a walk on a non-swimming beach in Umhlanga Rocks. ..

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