uMhlanga beaches reopen after being given green light by eThekwini Municipality
The beaches were reopened on Christmas Day.
THE eThekwini Municipality reopened both uMhlanga’s Main and Bronze beaches on Christmas day after an improvement in water-quality tests.
The beaches have been closed for more than 250 days this year alone and for most of December due to high E. coli (sewage bacteria) levels.
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However, City spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said they are continuously monitoring water quality at all beaches to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
“The decision to reopen the beaches was taken after results from the latest rounds of water testing confirmed that the water quality is at an acceptable standard and it is safe for swimming,” he said.
He added that other beaches that are open for swimming are Point, uShaka, Addington, South, Wedge, North, Bay of Plenty, Battery, Country Club, Brighton, Reunion, Pipeline, Toti Main and Warner beaches.
