Green light for Durban beaches this December

DURBAN – Durban beaches are clear of high levels of E. coli pollution and open for swimming as the city braces for a bumper festive season. However, there are still high levels detected in the river systems, and businesses are hoping the dry El Niño weather pattern keeps the E. coli detected in river water from washing into the sea.

This comes after the Durban summer holiday season was ruined last year as many beaches were shut, as was the case for much of the year, due to E. coli levels. Extensive sewage seepage from damaged infrastructure brought about by the floods of April 2022 and vandalism resulted in the safety-first action taken by the city.