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Uvongo Beach now safe for swimming, says municipality

The beach is open but the lagoon remains closed for now.

December 26, 2024
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
The Uvongo lagoon has not been cleared from E.Coli. STOCK IMAGE

The latest test water test results for Uvongo Beach have shown a significant decrease in E. coli levels, although the lagoon has not yet been cleared.

READ MORE: Uvongo beach and lagoon closed to swimming

Simon April, spokesman for Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, said the Uvongo Beach is now safe for swimming and for any recreational activities – hence, it is now open.

The lagoon, however, remains closed until it is also cleared.

“We appreciate your patience during the closure of the beach, and we continue to plead for your endurance in regards to the closure of the Uvongo lagoon as we continue to prioritise the health of our communities,” he said.

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December 26, 2024
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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