Beaches north of the Umgeni River in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, can be used for recreational purposes from tomorrow, 2 November, but no fishing is allowed.
A peer review of the specialist’s report on the safety of beaches has recommended the reopening of beaches for recreational purposes and surfing, except for an exclusion zone of 1km north and south of the uMhlanga estuary mouth (between the Umgeni River mouth and Salt Rock) and 1km out to sea.
The restriction on fishing and harvesting of marine resources remains in place. There is no indication of when the exclusionary zone will be reopened.
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