
Joyce Hammond, Neil Larat and Neville Govender inspect the high-tech drone that was used during the investigation on the source and extent of the waste found on the Durban coastline
A high-tech drone was used during the investigation to uncover the source of and extent of the waste. The drone was flown over Umngeni River to inspect the amount of waste found on the coastline.
The precautionary beach closure of uMngeni/Mangrove, Beachwood, Virginia and Glenashley beaches has now been lifted. However, members of the public are encouraged to exercise caution when using beaches as there is still a lot of debris washing ashore. Clean-up operations are on-going and the municipality and other stakeholders are working extended hours to ensure that the waste is collected and disposed of speedily and efficiently. Any medical waste collected will be disposed of separately by a registered waste management company.