Radio Life & Style Uncensored With Penny Fourie

Shark-Safety Plan for Tinley Manor Under Review

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This week on Uncensored, we look at KDM’s proposal to reinstall shark-safety gear off Tinley Manor. The plan includes seasonal nets and drumlines as part of efforts to improve coastal safety amid new developments like the Club Med resort. Environmental consultant and marine-protected-area specialist Peter Kowalski joins me to discuss what’s being proposed and its implications for both safety and marine conservation.
22 Oct 2025 English South Africa News · News Commentary

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