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Summer Explore Guide Africa you are on medication or not feeling well. It is forbidden to bring alcohol onto most South African beaches and you could be arrested, fined and removed at worst, or have your expensive alcohol confiscated with a stern warning at best. Try to stick to beaches that have lifeguards on duty. Take note of signage at the beach that displays the telephone number of the local station of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in case of an emergency. Also read the information boards usually posted at beaches about local conditions and rules. During the months of December and January our beaches are often overcrowded. Make sure you know where your younger children are at all times, and look out for other kids too. Each year a number of small children die or get separated from their families under these conditions. Most South African beaches are crime-free, but as anywhere in the world, some of the more isolated beaches may attract petty criminals – mostly thieves or bag snatchers. All major beaches at South African coastal cities and towns have police officers patrolling them; not always so the more isolated ones. Don’t park your vehicle where it is vulnerable to break-ins, and don’t leave valuables inside the car that will attract criminals. Sunburn. South African summers – and even the winters in some parts – are hot, with high temperatures and a sun that burns relentlessly, its ultraviolet (UV) rays capable of causing severe sunburn in a very short time. Always wear protective clothing, sit in the shade if you can, and apply effective sunscreen products to all exposed body parts. During the summer months radio and TV weather forecasts often include warnings about prevailing UV factors. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. South Africa has the second highest incidence of skin cancer in the world after Australia, and in particular one of the highest incidences of malignant melanoma worldwide, as far as Caucasians are concerned, while some 20 000 South Africans are diagnosed annually with non-melanoma skin cancers. Note that anyone, regardless of skin type or race, is at risk of sunburn and skin cancer. False Bay shark spotter / Andrea Willmore - Shutterstock.com introduced after Cape Town, over the last few years, experienced an increase in the number of great white sharks sighted in the in-shore zone. The programme is community-driven and employs 15 to 20 shark spotters at nine of Cape Town’s popular beaches. These include Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Fishhoek, and Kogel Bay, covered 365 days a year. Noordhoek, Clovelly, Glencairn and Monwabisi have seasonal shark spotters. The shark spotters scan coastal waters with binoculars for sharks from an elevated platform during daylight hours and strict protocols are in place to effectively warn water users of the presence of sharks and assist them out of the water if necessary. Daily data is recorded on sea conditions, numbers of sharks detected and the number of water users. During the period 2005 to 2008, 476 shark sightings were recorded. The popular Fish Hoek beach is also protected by a shark exclusion net, making for very safe swimming. Be extra aware in summer as normally shark sightings begin in late August and continue to April, with most sightings experienced during mid-summer when the sea is filled with frolicking holidaymakers. The Shark Spotting Programme makes use of a system of signal flags to inform the bathing public about shark conditions on any given day. The Shark Flag System MZANZI TRAVEL| www.mzanzitravel.co.za|ISSUE 4 | 45
Summer Guide SA’s Blue Flag Beaches The Blue Flag beaches project is an international programme that annually awards Blue Flag status to beaches that meet a standard of excellence in the areas of safety, amenities, cleanliness, environmental information and environmental management. According to the World Tourism Organization, it is the most well-known eco-label of its kind in the world. Currently, there are almost 4,300 Blue Flag beaches and marinas around the world in more than 40 participating countries, with the strict criteria being set by the international coordinators of the Blue Flag campaign in Europe, the Foundation for Environmental Education. South Africa was the first country outside Europe to be granted Blue Flag accreditation for its beaches. The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) manages the programme in South Africa in partnership with participating municipalities. South Africa has, for the 2016/2017 season, been awarded no fewer than 58 Blue Flag beaches. The Blue Flag programme offers many benefits for beach-goers, such as improved tourism facilities, enhanced management of coastal ecosystems, increased awareness of the coast, capacity building of coastal municipalities, and the assurance of world class beaches, offering safe, clean and well-managed facilities. Here is the complete list of South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches for the 2016/2017 season: Western Cape City of Cape Town Metro: Silwerstroomstrand, Clifton 4th Beach, Camps Bay, Llandudno, Muizenberg, Strandfontein, Mnandi, Bikini Beach (Gordons Bay), Melkbosstrand, and Fishoek. Overstrand Municipality (Hermanus area): Kleinmond, Hawston, and Grotto (Hermanus). Hessequa Municipality (Swellendam district): Witsand, Preekstoel, Lappiesbaai and Gouritzmond. Mossel Bay Municipality: Santos, De Bakke, Hartenbos, and Klein-Brakrivier. Eden District Municipality (George): Wilderness. Knysna Municipality: Buffalo Bay and Brenton-on-Sea. Bitou Municipality (Plettenberg Bay): Robberg, Keurboomstrand, Nature’s Valley, Lookout and The Dunes. Eastern Cape Kouga Municipality: Dolphin Beach. Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (Port Elizabeth): Humewood, Kings Beach, and Hobie Beach. Amathole District Municipality (East London): Hamburg Ndlambe Municipality (Port Alfred): Kariega and Kelly’s Beach. KwaZulu-Natal Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (Port Shepstone / Hibuscus Coast): Marina, Trafalgar, Lucien, Southport, Umzumbe, Ramsgate and Hibberdene. Ethekwini Metro (Durban): Westbrook and Ushaka. 46 |ISSUE 4|www.mzanzitravel.co.za | MZANZI TRAVEL The Poort tidal pool, Mossel Bay / Simon_g - Shutterstock.com
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