The eThekwini Municipality has announced the latest updates on beach and swimming pool accessibility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. As of January 20, 2025, 21 beaches are open and safe for swimming, while two remain closed due to water quality concerns.
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Beaches open daily from 06:00 to 18:30 and include popular spots such as uShaka, North Beach, South Beach, mDloti Beach, and Umhlanga Beach, among others.
However, Anstey’s Beach and Winklespruit are currently closed for swimming. Visitors are still welcome to enjoy recreational activities at these locations, such as walking, sunbathing, or sightseeing, ensuring no loss of scenic charm.
The full list of operational beaches is as follows:
- uShaka
- Addington
- Battery Beach
- Point Beach
- North Beach
- South Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Wedge Beach
- mDloti Beach
- Toti Main Beach
- Pipeline Beach
- Dooside Beach (Warner Beach)
- Reunion
- Country Club
- Bronze Beach
- Thekwini Beach
- Laguna Beach
- uMhlanga Beach
- Brighton
- Westbrook
- uMgababa
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