iSimangaliso Wetland Park beaches remain open under adjusted Level 3
While the wetland park remains open, there are certain regulations in place
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THERE has been some confusion over the closure of KZN’s beaches under adjusted Level 3 lockdown regulations announced last week.
While beaches in Covid-19 hot spot areas are closed, as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park falls under uMkhanyakude District which is not a hot spot area, its beaches remain open.
As confirmed by the wetland park authority, the entire park remains open under adjusted Level 3, but with the following restrictions in place:
- Monitoring for compliance with all health protocols and social distancing measures will be strictly implemented
- Due to safety considerations, beaches will be open between 8am and 6pm
- Hosting of events and gatherings is not permitted
- Fishermen in possession of a permit or exemption granted in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 will be allowed access to beaches between 6am and 6pm
- iSimangaliso will strictly enforce limits on the number of people, as guided by the regulations and park carrying capacity across its facilities
- Concessionaires within the park as well as overnight guests will be allowed to operate within the constraints of the regulations
- No alcohol is allowed in the park, and control points are in place
- Roadblocks are established at various points across the park to enforce compliance
In an effort to remain Covid-19 compliant and help rural communities surrounding the park to be safe, iSimangaliso has partnered with various organisations in distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) and food parcels, and conducting awareness-raising within the communities.
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