EnviroKids 38 Marine & Blue Flag Summer 2017

Meet a beach steward! The 1ational 'epartment of Tourism and :(SSA run a special Mob creation proMect alongside %lue )lag, called Tourism %lue )lag T%) .

&ome and say ³hello´ The Tourism %lue )lag beach stewards would love to meet you. Their Mob is to look after the beach, answer your Tuestions, and share why the ocean is special and should be protected. :e bumped into a few beach stewards and asked them why we should visit their beach this summer.

Aphiwe Zotwa “Fish Hoek Beach is a safe environment with a playground right

rest, but you can also do plenty of activities and events. .elly¶s is safe for people of all ages.´ #TBF4Kellys Shanice Booysen “Kings Beach is all about fun in the sun and in a safe environment. :e also have a gym for fitness fanatics, fun park for kids, lake for spotting fish and racing miniature boats, and a waterfall that offers perfect photo opportunities.´ #TBF4Kings Super stats* u The Tourism Blue Flag project has almost 200 beach stewards on about 50 Blue Flag beaches (including pilot sites). u All the stewards are young people under 35. u About 66% of stewards are women. * Correct at time of going to press

to enjoy nature, play lots of fun games and learn more about

on the beach! In summer you can grab an ice cream while watching all the

the coastal environment.´ #TBF4Dokodweni Zama Gumede

fishing activities.´ #TBF4FishHoek Nkosinathi Magadla “Seaforth Beach in the Western Cape offers safe swimming for little ones and fascinating marine life at low tide. It¶s perfect for penguin viewing, kayaking, fishing and picnicking.

“Salt Rock Beach in KZN is a wonderful getaway for kids this summer. We have great

weather and a swimming pool just for

kids, and lifeguards are always on duty.´ #TBF4SaltRock Bangile Mwezeni

At the restaurant on the rocks you can enjoy a scrumptious meal with a view.´

“Magnificent .elly¶s %each attracts both tourists and locals. It is a place of relaxation and

#TBF4Seaforth Nkululeko Zikhali “Dokodweni Beach in KZN is perfect for keeping kids busy during the holidays and off the streets. Come

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Tourism Department: REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA tourism

EnviroKids Vol. 38(4), Summer 2017 9

Compiled by Renata Harper with Lance Anders, Sakhile Sithole & Lizeka Gqumani (WESSA Tourism Blue Flag Coordinators)