10 City beaches to wave Blue Flags

TEN City beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa for the summer season.

A Blue Flag is an international accreditation awarded to beaches that meet 33 criteria covering four categories: environmental education and information, water quality, environmental management and safety and services.

The Mother City’s Bikini Beach in Gordons Bay, Camps Bay, Fourth Beach at Clifton, Fish Hoek, Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Mnandi, Muizenberg, Silwerstroomstrand and Strandfontein received the accolade.

More than 330 lifeguards will be on duty to ensure public safety this summer, the City said.

“The City is honoured to once again be part of the Blue Flag programme, with 10 of our beaches making the cut. The Blue Flag beaches are geographically well positioned

“The city is making sure that these beaches are of a high quality Zahid Badroodien Mayco member for Community Services

around the metropole, from Silwerstroomstrand in the north, beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard, to the secluded little Bikini Beach next to Gordons Bay Harbour in the south.

“These beaches are visited by thousands of residents and tourists every year and the City is making sure that they’re of a high standard,” said mayoral committee member for community services Zahid Badroodien.

According to the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, more than 47 countries across the globe are participating in the programme, with almost 4300 Blue Flag beaches, boats and marinas.

South Africa was the first country outside Europe to be granted Blue Flag accreditation for its beaches.