Be safe in the water
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal is urging locals and holiday makers to be extra cautious when swimming in pools, the ocean and dams.
This warning comes after a number of people have recently drowned in the province.
The SAPS said educational campaigns have been carried out to promote safety at recreational facilities and by the sea.
As the festive season approaches, drowning is an ever-present risk when people go on outings to rivers, beaches, dams and swimming pools.