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Concern over lifeguard shortages at Wild Coast beaches

Concern over lifeguard shortages at Wild Coast beaches Estelle.Bronkhorst Mon, 12/08/2025 - 12:30 GXARHA - Since early December, the Eastern Cape has seen a troubling spike in drownings.That includes the tragic loss of two Mqanduli teens at a local dam.Concern is mounting over the lifeguard shortage on Wild Coast beaches.There are just six lifeguards left to patrol three busy stretches of sand all holiday season.READ: Drowning Prevention | Incidents of drowning rising in SAWith families flocking to these hotspots, the funding shortfall puts beachgoers at risk just when crowds are at their peak.Resident Richard Warren-Smith said it s crucial to keep visitor safety at heart. It s vital to their holiday and they feel at ease when they re on the beaches, he said.


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