KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini closes 13 beaches due to high E.coli levels

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced that it has taken the decision to close 13 beaches with immediate effect due to high levels of E-coli in the water. All water activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, bathing, canoeing, and other activities taking place at these beaches are therefore prohibited. Beachgoers can still enjoy other activities along the closed beached that do not require them to come into contact with sea water. Lifeguards and law enforcement officers are on site to monitor the beaches to ensure the public adheres to the closures.  

The following beaches are currently closed:

• Westbrook
• uMhlanga Main
• uMdloti
• Casuarina
• eThekwini Beach
• Laguna Seasonal Beach
• Ansteys Beach
• Brighton Beach
• Isiphingo Beach
• Reunion Beach
• Warner Beach
• Amanzimtoti Main Beach
• Pipeline Beach

Source: TravelComments.com Official Blog