Blue Flags to fly high at KZN beaches this 2025/26 beach season

Blue Flags to fly high at KZN beaches this 2025/26 beach season

Three KwaZulu-Natal municipalities have secured full Blue Flag status for their beaches for the 2025/2026 season, cementing their place among South Africa’s leading coastal tourism destinations. The KwaDukuza, Ray Nkonyeni, and Umdoni municipalities were recognised at the National Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards held in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, on Friday. The annual awards, hosted by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA…

WESSA Blue Flag and Green Coast 2025 / 26 Season

South Africa has officially unveiled its 2025 / 26 Blue Flag and Green Coast sites, aimed at celebrating excellence in coastal management, environmental education and sustainable tourism.

South Africa Celebrates 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards

South Africa has officially unveiled its 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast sites, marking another milestone in coastal conservation, sustainable tourism, and community stewardship. Announced by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), the event recognised a total of 97 eco-certifications, including 50 full Blue Flag beaches, 20 pilot sites, 5 marinas, 7 tourism boats, and 15 Green Coast sites. Honouring Coastal Excellence Th…

Just in Time for the Holidays! Full List of SA’s Blue Flag Beaches for 2025/26

Just in time for sandcastle-building season – 50 of SA’s beaches have just got a big thumbs up!   South Africa (03 November 2025) – The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has just announced the official Blue Flag beaches for the 2025/26 season. Fifty beaches across the country now meet the highest standards for clean water, safety, and care for the environment The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most respected eco-labels. R…

The Western Cape Beaches That Received Blue Flag Status For The 2025 Season

[Image: Flickr] Cape Town’s beaches are officially top of the class, again. Eight of the Mother City’s most beloved stretches of sand have once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag status, which means that even beyond their postcard-perfection, they’re also squeaky clean, safe and environmentally sound. The announcement came at the annual Blue Flag Awards ceremony in Port Alfred on Friday, where the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Dep…