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Some people witnessed the enchanting display of bioluminescent algae illuminating the waves in uMdloti on Good Friday. Experts explain the science behind this natural phenomenon.
Recent water quality testing by the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology has revealed which Durban beaches are safe for swimming and which pose health risks due to elevated E. coli levels
Eighteen-year-old NSRI lifeguard Channah van Coller received a Letter of Appreciation for her heroic rescue of UK tourist Darren Sutton from a rip current at Wilderness Beach, showcasing her bravery and dedication to lifesaving.
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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.
A pilot and trainee successfully executed an emergency landing on a beach near Virginia Airport after experiencing engine failure, with no injuries reported.
With the school holidays approaching, the NSRI urges holidaymakers to prioritise water safety as a new moon spring tide peaks this weekend, bringing potential hazards to coastal areas.
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The old picture this week is of the earliest we have come across of Durban’s beachfront.
The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate on Friday held its fifth quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF), with residents and other interested parties to discuss the marine outfalls (discharge points for wastewater) at three locations: Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Green Point across Cape Town.
Join Busi Global, a South African living in Pennsylvania, as she shares her breathtaking experience of walking on a frozen beach, a stark contrast to her sunny homeland.
Tasmania's environment department said only 90 survived by Wednesday afternoon, growing increasingly "stressed" the longer they were exposed to beaming sun and lashing winds.
The City of uMhlathuze is intensifying efforts to combat air pollution in Richards Bay by pursuing criminal charges against offenders, following a report highlighting ongoing air quality challenges.
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Residents of uMhlanga are demanding accountability from the eThekwini Municipality as sewage spills threaten local health and the environment, prompting calls for improved infrastructure transparency.
The uMngeni-uThukela Water Authority's ongoing water curtailments in eThekwini Municipality highlight the City's struggle with water management amidst significant losses in revenue
uMngeni-uThukela Water outlines a bold plan to invest over R15 billion in water infrastructure projects across KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to enhance water supply and wastewater treatment in the region
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Jason Palmer, a 16-year-old from Port Alfred, is hailed a hero after rescuing three individuals from drowning in treacherous rip currents at East Beach.
A routine surfing session turned into a dramatic rescue when 16-year-old Jason Palmer saved three people from drowning at Port Alfred's East Beach. The quick-thinking teenager used his surfboard to rescue a family caught in dangerous rip currents.
The popular South Beach eatery is planning to open in Umhlanga in April
City of Cape Town refutes claims linking a Stormers rugby player's E. coli infection to Camps Bay beach, while experts call for better water quality testing protocols.
In its ruling the ARB said: “There is no doubt in the minds of the Directorate, having watched as a whole, that the commercial condones and in fact encourages bringing alcohol to the beach and consuming it there. That is illegal. ”
The Muizenberg beachfront refurbishment project will commence next week, featuring significant upgrades to public amenities and seawalls, with minimal disruption to beach access.