These four Durban beaches have been closed for almost a month
According to the municipality, since 26 June, four Durban beaches have been closed for swimming due to poor water quality. These beaches are: ANSTEY'S BEACH
REUNION
DOONSIDE BEACH
BRONZE BEACH
'This status of beaches and pools will be updated as and when their status changes. You can still enjoy other recreational activities at closed beaches. You just can't swim.' the municipality said.
Despite the closures, the following 19 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30: POINT BEACH
UMHLANGA MAIN
UMGABABA
TOTI MAIN BEACH
PIPELINE BEACH
USHAKA
ADDINGTON
COUNTRY CLUB
THEKWINI BEACH
NORTH BEACH
BAY OF PLENTY
LAGUNA BEACH
SOUTH BEACH
WEDGE BEACH
MDLOTI MAIN
BATTERY BEACH
WINKLESPRUIT
BRIGHTON
WESTBROOK
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