City clears makeshift structures on Durban’s South Beach

eThekwini Municipality has cleared makeshift structures at Durban’s South Beach today.

The City says that it deployed teams who ensured that the affected area was cleared. This comes after a video shared on Facebook showed makeshift structures at Durban’s South Beach. These were located in the bushes, along the sand, across Addington Hospital. In the video, joggers are also warned to be extra vigilant when passing by the affected area.

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Municipality spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila said the City was aware of the matter and had already commenced operations to clear the affected area.

“Municipal teams are currently on site attending to the issue, and the clearing process is expected to be completed by close of business today,” he said.

Mzila said that the City remained committed to maintaining clean, safe and accessible public spaces for residents and visitors.

“Regular monitoring and enforcement activities are undertaken across municipal facilities and public areas to address concerns related to illegal structures, public health and safety.

“The municipality will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that public spaces are managed responsibly while balancing the need for humane and lawful interventions where vulnerable individuals may be involved,” he added.

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