Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Coastal and Marine Species Migrations The Human Dimension Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast Commercial Resource Uses
Pressures and Threats Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
Back
22 Mar 2023

Big fine for Salt Rock man driving on beach

Sboniso Dlamini (North Coast Courier) Picture: Marshall Security said their security guard on patrol noticed a white Fortuner on the beach, travelling south from Umdloti towards Umhlanga and getting stuck

A Salt Rock man has been fined R2 500 by the eThekwini Metro police for driving on – and getting stuck – on the beach in Umdloti in the early morning hours today. The apologetic driver told the Courier he was having a good time with his friend and decided to test drive his 4×4 on the sand, not realising he was getting himself into trouble.

“I apologise to everyone I might have offended by my actions. It was completely unintentional. We were just celebrating my 44th birthday and got carried away. I have learned the hard way. It will never happen again,” he said.

He thanked everyone who came to his aid, including the tow truck company that helped him with a battery so that he could drive off the sand.

eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson Boysie Zungu said driving on the beach is against the law and may only be done under certain circumstances with proper permits. Caught driving on the beach could lead to arrest and a fine of up to R500 000 per car, per offense. One may also face a prison sentence of two years.

Beach driving was banned by the Department of Environmental Affairs in 2002 to conserve coastal spaces. To apply for a permit to drive on the beach, contact the Department of Environmental Affairs.

 

 

Online Article