A TikTok video exposing the filthy state of Umhlanga Beach in Durban, South Africa, has sparked outrage and disgust among locals. The video, posted by popular Durban YouTubers Shaun and Brody, shows the beach littered with pollution and what appears to be human faeces. The eThekwini Municipality has responded by banning swimming and recreational activities at the beach due to the presence of 'beach balls' – believed to be sewage mixed with pollution and fats.
A furious Durban resident posted footage of the filthy, 'faeces-filled' conditions found at the city's Umhlanga beach. A clip of a polluted, faeces-ridden Umhlanga beach has left South Africans – particularly Durban residents – disgusted and angry.Over the festive season, many KZN visitors have complained about falling ill from dirty, bacteria-infested waters. In a TikTok video, popular Durban YouTuber duo Shaun and Brody posted a clip of the status of Umhlanga’s beach this week.
Shaun vlogged a walk through the popular tourist destination, which was littered with pollution and what he believes was human faeces. With the words “Umhlanga: Durban’s toilet” emblazoned across the video, Shaun asked: “What is happening here? Look at that – poop! It’s so disappointing.”uMhlanga’s beaches are in crisis. Water quality is worsening, with E. coli contamination making swimming unsafe. The municipality seems to be ignoring the issue, leaving these once-beautiful beaches in a shocking state. The local resident also expressed his concern that the water quality was being contaminated. This posed a health and safety risk to anyone who came into contact with it. In the comment section, social media users revealed that they had experienced similar conditions on other central beaches, including along the South Coast. Meanwhile, the eThekwini Municipality has banned swimming and recreational activities at Umhlanga Beach after sand-coated, golf-sized “beach balls” – believed to be foul-smelling faeces mixed with pollution and fats – washed up on shore. Similarly, fishers and canoeists have been prohibited from using Durban’s Blue Lagoon due to severe sewage pollution near the mouth of the Umgeni River.The public are warned not to touch the “beach balls”
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