Warner Beach subway murals restored after vandalism

Beloved Amanzimtoti artist, Christine Andrews, came to the rescue at Warner Beach subway after its murals were defaced by vandals.

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Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

a woman in a subway painting a mural — Christine Andrews flashes a bright smile as she breathes new life into the Warner Beach subway murals. Photos: Facebook/ Sapphire Coast Tourism

AFTER vandals defaced the subway tunnel in Warner Beach, Amanzimtoti artist Christine Andrews came to the rescue, giving it some much-needed attention and a splash of restorative colour.

Sapphire Coast Tourism’s Romy Wenzel expressed her appreciation to Andrews and humbly asked community members to respect and protect its murals and community project, as every effort makes a difference in creating a more vibrant, welcoming Sapphire Coast.

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The vandalism before Sapphire Coast Tourism and Christine Andrews teamed up.

Warner Beach South Neighbourhood Watch (WBSNW) recognised vandalism, loitering, begging and infrastructure theft as a continued concern for the neighbourhood and assured that its members continue to patrol and monitor the area on its extensive camera network. WBSNW encouraged the community to assist with any information regarding the vandalism of murals in the community.

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49 seconds ago

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.