Orient Beach and Eastern Beach in East London have been closed until further notice following a shark attack at Orient Beach around 08:00 on Tuesday.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality issued a public safety warning, confirming that the incident had resulted in the tragic death of a woman.
The woman has been identified as 65-year-old Janine Lochrenberg, a retired nuclear radiographer and musician.
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Authorities are currently at the scene dealing with the incident, while members of the public have been urged to stay away from the affected beaches.
The municipality has warned beachgoers not to enter the water at either Orient Beach or Eastern Beach until further notice.
Other beaches also under warning
Safety warnings have also been issued for other beaches, with the public urged to remain vigilant and follow instructions from the relevant authorities.
Beachgoers are advised to comply with all safety notices and avoid taking unnecessary risks while the situation is being managed.
The municipality said further updates would be communicated as more information becomes available.
The circumstances surrounding the reported shark attack, including the identity of the victim and any further details about the incident, have not yet been provided in the notice.
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