Amanzimtoti officially raises the Blue Flag

The official raising of the Blue Flag at Amanzimtoti Main Beach was held on Saturday, 5 December. The event was incredible and saw a host of locals relish in the momentous occasion. East Coast Radio also broadcasted live from the beach. Amanzimtoti Main Beach is one of 12 beaches in the eThekwini Municipality to have been awarded with Blue Flag status. Safer and clean beaches are a draw card for tourists and the municipality is committed to the conservation of the environment particularly the ocean.

“It is no secret that South Africa is home to some of the best beaches in the world, with KwaZulu-Natal arguably enjoying many of the very best,” said MEC of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ravi Pillay. The Blue Flag attribute goes hand-in-glove with our idyllic sub-tropical climate and year-round sunny weather, making KZN the ideal beach holiday destination, nationally and, of course, globally.”

The province’s economic recovery plan places tourism as one of the top three priorities, therefore golden beaches are essential for enhancing tourism which also activates the recovery plan.

“EThekwini has over 100km of coastline with tourism attractions and the busiest port in the continent. Therefore, the city’s coastal line has a huge economic benefit not only for the City but for the entire continent,” said Mayor Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda.

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