WATCH: Durban beachgoers scurry after arrival of police
eThekwini Municipality says a video showing people relaxing at one of the beaches in the city is embarrassing - especially as COVID-19 cases soar.
The footage - said to have been taken on the North Coast over the weekend - shows beachgoers, some with children, picnicking and swimming - among other activities.
They're then seen hurriedly picking up towels, picnic baskets and surfboards and running off the beach when they see police arrive.
Durbanites running from SAPS today 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/gyPTK8RsvL
— ThatMomOutThere (@thusthus12) August 2, 2020
City spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela says there'll be consequences for those who flout the lockdown rules.
"We are still under lockdown as much as we are on Level 3 - people must not disregard the regulations," says City spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela.
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"Beaches are not opened - the only thing that is allowed is for you to go and walk.
"But for groups to go there and spend some time - that is not allowed. That is a recipe for disaster.
"So let us all behave properly because our failure is going to create a dangerous state of affairs," says Mayisela.
