At least 16 beaches remain open for use by the public in Durban and surrounding areas after the eThekwini municipality closed several last week because of E-coli in the water.
The municipality said its latest tests revealed lower levels of E. coli, indicating the bacteria associated with sewage is decreasing.
All affected beaches remain closed for bathing and all other sporting activities. The public is urged to use other beaches that are free of the bacteria. On Friday the municipality closed the six beaches — South Beach, North Beach, Bay of Plenty Beach, Sun Coast Beach, Country Club Beach and Umgeni Beach — after it had reopened the beaches
On Tuesday eThekwini spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said the following beaches remain open to the public:
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