Two beaches in uMhlanga, Durban, have been closed as a precaution after the discovery of numerous unidentified brown balls on the sand. Authorities are investigating the origin of the balls, which are believed to be either human or dog feces.
Two bathing beaches in uMhlanga in Durban have been closed after brown balls, thought to be human or dog faeces were found on a main beach.The city has announced the closure of two bathing beaches in uMhlanga following the discovery of unidentified brown balls on the sea sand.City spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana, said officials were aware of the videos circulating on social media regarding the balls found on the uMhlanga main beach.
'While the City cautions the public against circulating unverified information, Umhlanga Main Beach and Bronze Beach have been closed until further notice as a precautionary measure while the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit, as well as the scientists from the Scientific Services conduct an analysis from the samples of the balls,' Sisilana said.The City has warned against media reporting unverified information alluding to the balls being related to reports on E.coli at municipal beaches.hence an investigation is currently underway to trace the source of the 'balls' and get to the bottom of the matter,' she said.The department is aware of the situation and teams are going to investigate its origins and also clear them from the shore,' Singh said
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