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Anstey's Beach, Durban. Image: bernard dupont / flickr

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Authorities have kept these four Durban beaches closed for nearly a month

Officials have kept four of Durban’s beaches closed to the public for nearly a month. Here’s which beaches are affected and the reason why…

By Sundeeka Mungroo
21-07-25 11:50
in Featured
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Anstey's Beach, Durban. Image: bernard dupont / flickr

The municipality has kept four of Durban’s popular beaches closed for swimming since 26 June due to poor water quality, leaving them shut for nearly a month.

These beaches are:

  • ANSTEY’S BEACH
  • REUNION
  • DOONSIDE BEACH
  • BRONZE BEACH

“This status of beaches and pools will be updated as and when their status changes. You can still enjoy other recreational activities at closed beaches. You just can’t swim.” the municipality said.

Open beaches in Durban as of 26 June

Despite the closures, the following 19 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30:

  • POINT BEACH
  • UMHLANGA MAIN
  • UMGABABA
  • TOTI MAIN BEACH
  • PIPELINE BEACH
  • USHAKA
  • ADDINGTON
  • COUNTRY CLUB
  • THEKWINI BEACH
  • NORTH BEACH
  • BAY OF PLENTY
  • LAGUNA BEACH
  • SOUTH BEACH
  • WEDGE BEACH
  • MDLOTI MAIN
  • BATTERY BEACH
  • WINKLESPRUIT
  • BRIGHTON
  • WESTBROOK
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