DURBAN - Small businesses are starting to see a difference since beaches have reopened in Durban.
Many had been suffering from slow business days.
Ethekwini municipality says more beaches have opened up after tests showed low e.coli levels.
This is just in time for the festive season.
Municipality officials say they are testing the water daily.
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"We are doing a test every day, so every day we are getting results from credible labs," said Simphiwe Ndlovu.
"Our water department is in charge of that testing. When it comes to testing we are not worried because the testing is done by our department."
* eNCA's Nqobile Madlala reports.