Thousands of holidaymakers flocked to Durban beaches on Sunday

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The city has welcomed over one million visitors this festive season and authorities are impressed with most visitors sticking to Covid-19 protocols.

Popular tourist attractions say staying on lockdown Level 1 helped them get back on their feet.

Despite an influx of visitors at Durban beaches, the eThekwini municipality spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela, said with South Africa being on alert level 1, “the city cannot on its own impose a hard lockdown because it is home to beaches.”

“We must also bear in mind this is outdoors as opposed to being confined indoors. Covid-19 protocols are enforced at all times once people are not in the water,”

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Most visitors are commended to be sticking to COVID-19 protocols.

Sources: eNCA

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