South Coast beaches closed following safety net removals

These beach closures are in effect until further notice and as a result, all water activities are currently banned.

July 8, 2025

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A no swimming sign at Amanzimtoti Main Beach. — Stock image. PHOTO: Vusi Mthalane.

THE KZN Sharks Board has issued a reminder to the beach-going public that shark nets and other safety equipment have been removed at various beaches on the South Coast because of the ongoing sardine run.

Also read: Beaches closed temporarily for shark safety gear

The sardine run is a migration of sardine shoals, containing millions of sardines, up the eastern seaboard that attracts large marine predators such as sharks, dolphins, and game fish closer to shore.

These closures are in effect until further notice. As a result, swimming is currently banned at the following beaches:

• Isipingo Beach
• Amanzimtoti Main
• Doonside
• Warner Beach
• Winklespruit
• Karridene
• Umgababa
• Umkomaas

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July 8, 2025

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Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.