Thousands flock to Durban beaches over Christmas
eThekwini Municipality says it is bracing itself to welcome even more tourists to Durban ahead of the popular New Year celebrations.
Spokesperson Tozi Mthethwa says just under 484 000 people flocked to various beaches over the Christmas weekend.
She has once again appealed to beachgoers to only swim in designated areas and to co-operate with lifeguards.
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Tourists have also been advised to use water sparingly as water-restrictions remain in place.
The province is still battling a serious drought.
Durban beach on Christmas day 😲 Pic taken from boat. pic.twitter.com/jaKjhVRqkh
— lydia van der merwe (@DerLydia) December 28, 2015Merry Christmas from Durban. Time to hit the beach with a few beers
— Craig Norwood (@breadus) December 25, 2015Happy Christmas from the beach in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/XlkaCutn7G
— Marc Van de Velde (@MarcFVandeVelde) December 25, 2015(File photo via Twitter, @BraveDaveZA)