Beaches are still closed as a precautionary measure due to the spill that occurred when a chemical warehouse in Cornubia was torched during the recent unrest.
DURBAN - Beaches north of the uMngeni River remain closed and that all activities are suspended until authorities deem it safe. This includes all recreational fishing, swimming, surfing or harvesting of marine species as they could have been exposed to toxic chemicals and could be harmful to human health.
Restaurants should also ensure that their seafood is from reliable sources that have not harvested from the area contaminated by the pollution. City spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela said the beaches are still closed as a precautionary measure due to the spill that occurred when a chemical warehouse in Cornubia was torched during the recent unrest.
“Water and sediment samples have been analysed and the results are awaited. The public are asked to be patient and comply with requests from authorities. Any inconvenience is regretted - however the safety of the public is of utmost importance,” he said. Authorities are further vigilant of the current rainfall in the area which has the potential to wash down contaminants, and will reassess the status quo once the sampling results are received.
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