Durban’s major beaches closed, safety measure

NORTH and South beaches in Durban have been closed due to high seas and storm damage.

The decision to close beaches has been taken as a precautionary measure – to ensure the safety of residents and holidaymakers, the City said in a statement this morning.  The head of communications, Tozi Mthethwa said:  “There is extensive structural damage on Durban’s beaches following heavy rains that started on Sunday, 24 July.

There is also a huge amount of flotsam and jetsam as well as organic matter in the water.” Mthethwa added that a major clean-up operation has been undertaken.  “The public will be notified once the beaches have been re-opened,” she added.