Durban: Some beaches closed following recent heavy rains!

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal,, yesterday (14 January 2024) announced that all beaches in the north and some in the southern region are closed until further notice. Only Umgababa Beach remains open in the south region. The beaches are closed due to damage caused by heavy rains that tool place on 13 January 2023. Logs and other debris has been washed into rivers and the sea. This has rendered beaches unsafe for swimming. All water activities are prohibited in the beaches located in the regions mentioned above. However, activities along the beach that do not require coming into contact with sea water are allowed.
All of Durban's central beaches remain open and are safe for swimming and other water related activities. We'll keep you posted!