KZN lifeguard who saved two lives at Umhlanga Beach. Meet Mfana Zondi.

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The lifeguard from La Mercy shares that he was actually at a hotel near the beach on the day when he heard that there was trouble.

He took to the beach without any equipment because there was no time. He started to assist the two men.

The heroic man yelled instructions to both bathers on how they should swim to a safer spot.
Take a listen as he tells Darren, Keri and Sky how he managed to save the lives with just skill and bravery.
20 Jan 2022 2AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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