Free swimming lessons at city’s pools
Graham Hill, a renowned South African swimming coach, lauded the municipality for the initiative that will help to uncover talent in communities.
EThekwini Municipality recently launched a programme to provide free swimming lessons at the city’s pools.
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The Save-A-Life programme’s aim is to create awareness on water safety and was announced on the same day 16 pools were reopened around the city after they were closed in compliance with lockdown regulations. On the South Coast, Pipeline Pool in Amanzimtoti, Umgababa Beach Pool and Tiger Rocks Pool in Isipingo Beach reopened. Deputy head of parks, leisure and cemeteries, Sibusiso Mkwanazi, said their closure due to the pandemic has had a negative impact on communities.
“As lockdown regulations have been relaxed, we have decided to reopen some of them. The reopening will be done in phases to allow people access for health promotion, social interaction and recreational purposes,” he said, adding that the public will be informed of the reopening of pools which are currently undergoing repairs and maintenance.
Graham Hill, a renowned South African swimming coach, lauded the municipality for the initiative that will help to uncover talent in communities.
“Swimming is not only about participating in water activities, but a life skill. It can also be more than just a hobby, but can be a career in a competitive space,” he said.
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