The Buffalo City Metro has temporarily closed Gonubie Beach for swimming after contamination tests in the nearby river.
The metro confirmed the measure in a social media post on Friday.
“The city’s engineering department took this decision after inspecting contamination in the nearby Gonubie river,” it said.
“For the safety and well-being of all visitors, the municipality is taking this action as a precautionary measure.”
The metro appealed to residents and visitors to steer clear of the beach until further notice.
“The municipality will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary.
“BCM appreciates your understanding and co-operation during this time and apologises for the inconvenience.”
Daily Dispatch
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