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As thousands of holidaymakers are expected to descend on Durban shores for the

Nappies, towels, load-shedding and vandalism are some reasons a pump station in the north of Durban malfunctioned, forcing the closure of two Umhlanga beaches.

Alien objects have been found to be responsible for the pump station failure that led to the closure of Umhlanga's Main and Bronze beaches. The City has reopened both beaches, but several others remain closed due to high levels of contamination.

The City, acknowledged the frustration but said that the beach closures were implemented to prioritize public safet

Bathers will be left disappointed better yet than swimming in contaminated sea waters with high levels of E.coli across major beaches.

At least seven Durban beaches, including the Umhlanga Main and Bronze Beach, remain closed due to high E. coli levels.


Durban beaches were compromised throughout most of 2022 because April flooding damaged already ailing infrastructure.

EThekwini Municipality has confirmed the reopening of Umhlanga Main and Umhlanga Bronze beaches.

Traditionally a busy public holiday on Durban beaches, the Day of Goodwill was the opposite on Monday as rain pounded the city.

Traditionally a busy public holiday on Durban beaches, the Day of Goodwill was the opposite on Monday as rain pounded the city.