eThekwini Municipality closes two Durban beaches: Here’s where

The eThekwini Municipality has released updated information regarding which Durban beaches and public pools are safe and open for swimming.

According to the municipality, as of 8 October, two beaches in Durban have been closed.

The beaches currently closed are:

• THEKWINI BEACH
• LAGUNA 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 8 October

The following 21 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30:

• WEDGE
• POINT
• USHAKA
• ADDINGTON
• SOUTH BEACH
• NORTH BEACH
• BAY OF PLENTY
• BATTERY BEACH
• WESTBROOK
• WINKLESPRUIT
• UMDLOTI MAIN
• BRONZE BEACH
• ANSTEYS
• BRIGHTON
• UMGABABA
• COUNTRY CLUB
• UMHLANGA MAIN
• PIPELINE
• TOTI MAIN
• DOONSIDE BEACH
• REUNION

Open public swimming pools

In addition to the open Durban beach updates, eThekwini Municipality also updated its open pool status, revealing that 41 swimming pools across Durban are open to the public.

These are:

• HAMBANATHI
• BELVEDERE
• BUFFELSDALE
• VERULAM
• STANMORE
• RAINHAM
• NTUZUMA E
• KWAMASHU G
• DURBAN NORTH
• UMGABABA
• PIPELINE
• TIGER ROCKS
• UMLAZI D
• UMLAZI G
• ISIPHINGO HILLS
• ANSTEY’S BEACH PADDLING
• BRIGHTON BEACH PADDLING
• AUSTERVILLE
• MEREWENT
• TESSORIERE
• TILLS CRESENT
• LAMONTVILLE
• ALEX BULLEY
• CROFTDENE
• BAYVIEW
• ARENA PARK
• BELLAIR
• WESTVILLE
• CLERMONT
• MARIANRIDGE
• NAGINA
• CHESTERVILLE
• CHILDREN AMUSEMENT CENTER
• SOUTH BEACH
• RACHEL FINLAYSON
• LAGUNA PADDLING
• SUTTON PARK
• ROCHDALE
• KWAMASHU D
• ILLOVU
• BALKUMAR SINGH

Swimming pools are open from 6:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday, and from 9:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays.