LISTEN: eThekwini deploys 500 lifeguards at beaches over festive season

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At least 500 lifeguards will be manning the shores of eThekwini this festive season.

The city's head of parks, Simphiwe Ndlovu, the Head of eThekwini Parks, Recreation and Culture, says both permanent and seasonal lifeguards are gearing up for the holidays.
6 Nov 2025 3AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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