Beachgoers arrested for attacking lifeguards

John Maytham (in for Lester Kiewit) speaks with Dhaya Sewduth, President of Lifesaving SA.

Listen below.

On Saturday, a group of men attacked the lifeguards and metro police on duty at a Durban beach.

All six attackers were arrested.

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Sewduth says there were thousands of people on the beach, many of whom were overriding safety measures put in place.

“The authorities had their hands full.”

- Dhaya Sewduth, President - Lifesaving SA

In this case, he says the lifeguards had reportedly asked the group to respect the rules.

They refused and lashed out, attacking the lifeguards.

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