Durban beaches temporarily closed for clean-up
Clean-up operations are currently underway along a number of beaches in Durban which means they've been temporarily closed.
The Umgeni/Mangrove, Beachwood, Virginia and Glenashley beaches are affected.
eThekwini Municipality says several loads of medical waste washed-up on shore which could pose a health hazard to bathers.
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The city's Health Unit is investigating the source of the medical waste. Officials say teams are working around the clock to ensure that all the waste is removed.
Clean-up operations could continue for as long as two weeks while all residents are advised to use other beaches until the affected beaches are considered safe to use.
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