Cape town festive season
CT law enforcements arrest 737 suspects over festive season
The City's three enforcement agencies collectively arrested 737 suspects for crimes ranging from drunk driving to possession of illegal substances.
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CT festive season kicks off with light switch-on
Thousands of people flocked to the CBD on Sunday night to attend the annual festive lights switch-on event.
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CT law enforcement officials gearing up for festive season
On Thursday, officials started to dispose of 11,500 litres of confiscated alcohol.
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Beachgoers urged to be cautious due to expected spring tide
Parents, especially, have been cautioned to keep a close eye on their children when they are in or around the water.
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Over 900 bottles of alcohol seized across Cape Town beaches
This year, more than 900 bottles of alcohol were seized over the Christmas long weekend alone.
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WC police increase officer visibility over festive period
Police have also increased deployments on routes leading to Cape beaches as thousands of people have flocked there.
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Thousands of people expected on Cape Town beaches ahead of new year
Municipal officials are expecting thousands of people to descend on Cape Town’s beaches in the coming days.
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CT beefs up security, warns holidaymakers to party safe
The Central City Improvement District has contracted additional safety and law enforcement officers to patrol the streets in the CBD, especially at night.
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CT police clampdown yields over 200 arrests
Police in Cape Town carried out several late-night operations and roadblocks across the city this month.
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CT shoppers impressed by mall security over festive period
Law enforcement has increased the number of officers in public spaces, including beaches and malls in an effort to curb crime.
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WC traffic officials brace for increase in traffic volumes
Officers have been deployed to all major routes across the province this holiday season.
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Over 600 litres of alcohol seized on Cape Town beaches
That’s more than double the amount confiscated during the same period last year.
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NSRI urges parents to be extra vigilant around beaches and in water
In a separate incident, two children survived a near drowning incident at the same lagoon on Friday.
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[LISTEN] How to keep safe this festive season
The Western Cape Traffic Department is set to launch their special operational plan as the festive season begins.
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[LISTEN] MyCiTi's festive season schedule
The bus service will be gearing up for the busiest time of year as people get into holiday mode.
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South Africans urged to be vigilant over festive season
A 'Safer Festive' operation is on Friday being launched across South Africa.
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Metrorail launches Operation Spider ahead of festive season
The rail operator has beefed-up its safety & security plan ahead of the December holiday.
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WC police records highest number of hoax calls during festive season
Officials say they've received almost 1,000 calls, but over 90% were false complaints.
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WC motorists urged to be more careful on the roads
Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa said there have been several serious accidents over the past few days.
