Beaches
WC sees more seals dying as Cape avian flu outbreak spreads
More than 18,000 dead birds have been recovered since October, mostly Cape Cormorants.
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‘We are very excited’ - Capetonians thank Ramaphosa for reopening beaches
Families who have not been to the seaside in weeks say it's something they missed.
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No scientific evidence to back closing of beaches, says DA’s Steenhuisen
Winde said he's written to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting he reconsider the move.
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EC Premier Mabuyane awaits feedback from national govt on closing beaches
This forms part of the province's safety plan for the holiday period.
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EC Premier Mabuyane closes all beaches in province during festive season
Mabuyane’s spokesperson Mvusiwekhaya Sicwetsha said provincial government and its municipalities took the decision to close beaches and parks as they pose a great risk of spreading COVID-19 infections.
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DA warns against closing beaches ahead of Ramaphosa's rumoured address
This comes amidst speculation that President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the closure of beaches on Sunday evening.
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The new normal: How safe are beaches?
Spending time outdoors is a low-risk activity in the era of the coronavirus. It has many benefits - as long as you keep your distance.
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CoCT: Alcohol use at beaches still a problem
Officials said that more than 1,000 bottles of liquor were confiscated at Muizenberg Beach alone on Wednesday.
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SA has most blue flag beaches in southern hemisphere
At least 45 beaches will fly the blue flag in South Africa, with 10 of them in Cape Town.
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Will CT have enough lifesavers this festive season?
The deployment of lifeguards to beaches this festive season is not going as smoothly as desired. Listen as Lifesaving Western Province’s Mziwoxolo Mayedwa & the City of Cape Town’s Belinda Walker discuss the issue.
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Cape waters 'environmentally safe'
The City of Cape Town says it passed blue flag status protocols with “flying colours”.
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WC traffic cops deployed to hotspots
Officials say high traffic volumes are expected along the coast.
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Cape Shark migration season sets in
Cape beachgoers are warned of an increase in shark activity as the migration season begins.
