'Locked' gate on Durban beach reflects service delivery in SA - a joke!

'Locked' gate on Durban beach reflects service delivery in SA - a joke!

What is this about? 

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Gate at Virginia Beach/Image credit: Pete's Post Facebook

*this article has been updated to reflect the original source and image credit

The gate, which can easily be walked around, was installed by the eThekwini municipality as a “preventive measure”.

You'll find it on Durban's Virginia Beach pier. 

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It has left residents confused, amused, and downright shocked. We are in that same boat!

Speaking to TimesLIVE, municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said that the gate was installed as a preventive measure due to reports of drownings and alleged complaints that fishermen were fishing while under the influence of alcohol.

According to TimeLIVE, signage at the pier is expected to be installed and will ask all residents to be cautious and that the beach is also a 'non-bathing' beach.

READ MORE: Shocking video footage of pollution on Durban beach

But it doesn't even look like it will be effective! 

Here's what some people on Facebook are saying about service delivery here:

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What do you think happened here? 

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You can read more on the locked gate on Durban beach boggles visitors on TimesLIVE by clicking here.

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