A second KwaDukuza beach – Willard Beach – was closed today as a safety precaution following yesterday’s sewage spill along Simbithi Drive which contaminated Thompson’s Bay.

KwaDukuza municipality said Siza Water informed them of possible contamination of Willard Beach as well, which necessitated temporary closure pending the outcome of water tests.

Thompson’s Bay’s Blue Flag beach status was removed on yesterday, but will be reinstated once the municipality’s environmental team declares the beach free of contamination.

It is understood that repairs to the burst sewerage pipe in Simbithi Drive have been completed.

Seven of KwaDukuza’s beaches remain safe for bathing:

• Clarke Bay
• Chaka’s Rock Beach
• Salt Rock Beach
• Tiffany’s Beach
• Tinley Manor Beach
• Blythedale Beach
• Zinkwazi Beach

According to reports, the pipe burst at around midnight on Friday.