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Beach closures in eThekwini: What you need to know for the Easter long weekend

eThekwini Municipality has closed Laguna Beach, Doonside Beach, and Winklespruit Beach, but it's still unclear if they'll reopen for the Easter weekend as water quality tests are still pending

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published

NSRI launches urgent search after man swept off Port Edward rocks

Rescue teams deployed helicopters and specialised equipment in an urgent search operation after a man was swept off rocks at Silver Beach, Port Edward. The NSRI is appealing for public assistance as no information about the missing person has been reported.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Nadia Nakai's Lagos escape: sun, fun, and a post-album chill

Nadia Nakai takes a well-deserved break in Lagos, Nigeria, sharing stunning moments from her trip while soaking in the vibrant culture and nightlife of the city.

The Star News
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Nadia Nakai's Lagos escape: sun, fun, and a post-album chill

Nadia Nakai takes a well-deserved break in Lagos, Nigeria, sharing stunning moments from her trip while soaking in the vibrant culture and nightlife of the city.

Travel Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Search for Amaan Khan to conclude tomorrow with family prayer at Hibberdene

"We will leave it to the will of our God"

The Post News
Yoshini Perumal|Published

Brutal Fruit advert condemned for promoting illegal beach drinking

A recent complaint to the Advertising Regulatory Board has led to the withdrawal of a Brutal Fruit advert that allegedly encourages drinking on the beach

News South Africa
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Beaches re-opened after officials crack curious case of 'brown balls' in uMhlanga

City officials have confirmed the re-opening of two uMhlanga beaches which were closed after the discovery of brown balls.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published

eThekwini closes uMhlanga beaches mysterious 'brown balls' surface on shore

The eThekwini Municipality has announced the closure of two bathing beaches in uMhlanga following the discovery of unidentified brown balls on the sea sand.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Project Blue exposes alarming water quality issues at Cape Town's Blue Flag beaches

Project Blue reveals shocking discrepancies in Cape Town's beach water quality, raising serious public health concerns and threatening the tourism industry.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Body of missing Cape Town man recovered in Milnerton beach

The man was found on Friday after he went missing in the surf zone at Milnerton Beach on Sunday, November 24.

News
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

'EThekwini Metro must take accountability for beach closures' - ActionSA

ActionSA has called on the eThekwini Metro to own up to beaches being closed, as holidaymakers ready themselves for the fesive season.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published