
WATER SAFETY A MUST FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
- O&A Team
- November 30, 2021
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- featured, KZN blue flag beaches, NSRI, Ugu South Coast Tourism, water safety
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Ugu South Coast Tourism shares 15 water safety tips for summer holiday season
A wonderful seaside holiday can only be enjoyed by incorporating water safety practices at all times along the KZN South Coast, a popular holiday destination which is known for its six beautiful blue flag beaches.
“We are so fortunate in our many water-based offerings that attract holidaymakers to the KZN South Coast. We are thrilled that six of our popular beaches have just been awarded the internationally-recognised Blue Flag status, the criteria of which includes compliance with national safety regulations. Our swimming beaches are all manned by exceptional lifeguards, and we encourage all beachgoers to take the necessary precautions to remain safe in the water over the festive season,” said Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT).
Apart from visitors themselves who decided to cool off in the many rivers, lagoons, pools and waves along the South Coast, local authorities have also put a number of safeguards in place for the busy holiday season.
These include the deployment of tourism monitors at Margate Beach, St Michael’s Beach, Hibberdene Beach and Scottburgh Beach.
The 12-month Tourism Monitors Programme is being run by the National Department of Tourism (NDT) in partnership with AGB Group. This programme trains and creates employment opportunities for youth who will patrol the beaches, report crimes and provide tourists with information.
To ensure visitors fully enjoy the KZN South Coast Summer Programme and other water-based activities, USCT has also shared water safety tips, with input from the NSRI (www.NSRI.org.za).
To discover more about the KZN South Coast – including its exciting Summer Holiday Programme – download the free ‘Explore KZN South Coast’ app from Google Play and Apple stores, or visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za. Alternatively, check out ‘South Coast Tourism’ on Facebook or YouTube, @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram, or ‘Info Ugu South Coast Tourism’ on LinkedIn. Follow the hashtags #KZNsouthcoast #summervibes #gosouth #summerishere #familyadventure #kidfriendly #adventuretravel #extendyourstay.
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