The Drakensberg Amphitheatre region has been closed until further notice because of safety concerns, Royal Natal has confirmed.

This comes after a report last week that three hikers were attacked in the area.

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A spokesperson from Royal Natal said the area would be closed to all persons until further notice. Patrols will be carried out to enforce the decision.

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The area closed includes from the cairn above the chain ladders, along the escarpment to Mount Amery, and back up towards Mont Aux Sources, and down again to the cairn.