The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reviewed the decision of closure of the beaches for swimming and the risk associated with it following the COVID-19 positive cases within their lifeguard staff complement.
This follows a public outcry after the Municipality announced that beaches are closed for swimming due to the Covid outbreak.
The Municipality also closed off access to the Pier at Hobie Beach.
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“The City has cautiously decided to reopen the beaches for swimming.
However it is important to note that swimming remains a risk as there will be no lifeguards on duty due to the COVID-19 positive cases within the lifeguard staff complement”, said the statement.
