The eThekwini Municipality has informed the public about the reopened beaches following extensive water testing.

The City said beaches that are now open include Bay Beach, North Beach, Wedge Beach, South Beach, Addington Beach, uShaka Beach, Point Beach (Vetchies), Brighton Beach, Amanzimtoti Main Beach, Pipeline Beach, Warner Beach, Winklespruit Beach, and Umgababa Beach.

It said the testing has confirmed that the water quality at these beaches is now at an acceptable standard.

“Beaches that remain closed include eThekwini Beach, Laguna Seasonal Beach, Ansteys Beach, Reunion Beach, and Baggies Beach. All water activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, bathing, and canoeing are therefore prohibited at the above-mentioned beaches,” said the  municipality’s spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela.

Mayisela said beachgoers are urged to avoid water-related activities at beaches that are closed.

He said the public will be notified when the closed beaches are reopened and safe for public use.