Several KZN beaches reopened

DURBAN - The eThekwini Municipality has reopened 14 beaches following improved water quality standards.

Among those reopened are uShaka, Addington, Amanzimtoti and the Bay of Plenty.

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Several beached were closed due to high levels of E. coli.

Some opposition political parties also threatened to take the eThekwini Municipality due to unkempt beaches.

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There have been reports of untreated sewage flowing into rivers and contaminating beaches.

Seven beaches remain closed.