R27m cash injection for eThekwini lifeguard equipment
eThekwini Municipality
has set aside R27 million for equipment for lifeguards at all the city's
beaches.
Lifeguards at uMdloti have expressed concern about a lack of rescue resources, saying it compromises the safety of beachgoers.
These include torpedo and ring buoys. They say they last received rescue equipment in 2018.
In a statement to Newswatch, the city said the matter is receiving attention.
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It said a tender has been put out for the procurement of the necessary equipment - as well as quadbikes, jet skis and surf rakes.
The municipality expects to appoint a service service provider before the end of the financial year.
