The City of Cape Town said that it will implement several safety plans ahead of the Easter weekend.
According to the City, elements of the very wide-ranging festive season plan will be replicated to ensure public safety as the Easter Weekend is traditionally a very busy time in Cape Town.
“These measures will also be in place for the long weekends on the calendar after Easter.
“The City’s enforcement services are once again collaborating with a host of external partners including SAPS, the Central Improvement Districts and Neighbourhood Watches,” the City said.
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, further mentioned that the City’s main priorities over Easter are road safety.
“Historically, this period is associated with an increase in motor vehicle accidents and related fatalities. Our appeal to motorists staying within City limits over the period is to refrain from drinking and driving.
“The City will be hosting a two-day operation Exodus later this week for long-distance transport operators, but the message to all road users is to obey the law at all times, particularly sticking to the speed limit,” Smith said.
Preliminary weather forecasts also indicate that Cape Town will experience some sunny conditions over the Easter long weekend, which could drive visitor numbers to the City’s beaches and other recreational areas.
Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Patricia Van der Ross added that the City wants to ensure that every person who comes to the beach or swimming pool, goes home healthy and happy after a day in the sun.
“So our appeal to visitors is to adhere to the instructions of lifeguards and to swim only in the designated areas, but also to be mindful of the fact that they’re sharing these public spaces with others. Too often we hear of reports of anti-social behaviour, so please consult the information boards at our facilities and familiarise yourself with what’s allowed and what’s not,” Van der Ross added.
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