ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA INVITATION
ETHEKWIINI TO COMMEMORATE WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY
Every year, thousands of lives are lost to drowning, a silent global crisis that strikes without warning.
As a leading coastal city, eThekwini Municipality is taking a stand to prevent loss of life.
On World Drowning Prevention Day, the Municipality, in partnership with lifesaving organisations, will shine a spotlight on water safety, showcase lifesaving expertise, and reaffirm its commitment to protecting residents and visitors from preventable tragedy.
The commemoration day will consist of live rescue demonstrations by Lifeguards, practical water safety and survival techniques and educational displays highlighting how communities can play an active role in preventing drowning incidents.
The demonstrations will provide first-hand insight into the expertise, preparedness and rapid response capabilities of the Municipality's lifeguards who safeguard thousands of beachgoers throughout the year.
Details of the World Drowning Prevention Day commemoration are as follows:
Date: Friday, 24 July 2026
Time: 09h00
Venue: Rachel Finlayson Swimming Pool
For more information, gugu.mdlalose@durban.gov.za
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communication Directorate.
