Code Red: Swimming in sea along Cape Town's coastline 'like playing Russian Roulette'
Cape Town's 'Red Flag' beaches: Health risks for swimmers are caused by failing pump stations, sewage spilling into the sea and pollution.
Source: citizen.co.za
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Cape Town's 'Red Flag' beaches: Health risks for swimmers are caused by failing pump stations, sewage spilling into the sea and pollution.
Beach closures: Llandudno Beach is the latest stretch of the Cape Town coast to close due to issues with sewage infrastructure.
The City said an electrical failure at the Beta sewer pump station is the reason for the Bakoven Beach closure.
Following water quality tests, officials have now received the all-clear.
With the December holiday season under way, several South African beaches have been closed to the public due to sewage pollution.