A picture of hordes of people frolicking in waves without social distancing at a Durban beach has sparked outrage and shock on social media platforms
eThekwini municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela told TimesLIVE with SA on alert level 1, “the city cannot on its own impose a hard lockdown because it is home to beaches.
“We must also bear in mind this is outdoors as opposed to being confined indoors. Covid-19 protocols are enforced at all times once people are not in the water. “You can’t expect people to wear masks when swimming. You must also be mindful that we need to protect our economy within Covid-19 protocols,” he said.in preparation for holidaymakers expected to descend on beaches and entertainment establishments during the festive season.Around 65 beach guides will be stationed at beaches to help visitors and 120 additional lifeguards have been deployed. Alcohol is prohibited and will be confiscated.
Meanwhile, the N3 Toll Concession is expecting traffic from Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal to start increasing from Wednesday as the holiday season officially starts.“On the N3 toll route, volumes typically increase to between 2,000 and 3,500 vehicles per hour on peak days.”
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