CAPE TOWN - Lifesaving South Africa has praised lifeguards for their quick action on a hectic New Year’s Day.
Despite numerous rescues, the organisation reports several drownings.
A man drowned at Strand Beach in Cape Town, with rescues also at Umhlanga Main and Strandfontein.
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Fatalities were reported at iSimangaliso Wetland and Pennington beaches, where searches continue.
Another drowning occurred this morning at Thompson’s Bay in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.
Lifesaving South Africa extended condolences to families and urged the public to swim only where lifeguards are on duty.