No drinking on Cape Town beaches, more than 4 000 bottles of alcohol confiscated
Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has warned that the consumption of alcohol on its beaches and public areas will not be tolerated.
The warning comes ahead of the first big festive season weekend.
The city said Metro police, law enforcement and traffic services departments will be deployed across the metropole, supported by agencies such as the National Sea Rescue Institute, City and Lifesaving Western Province lifeguards, Disaster Risk Management, Recreation and Parks, to ensure that this weekend and the remainder of the festive season was safe for all.
JP Smith, the city’s mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, said on Friday that anyone found in possession of alcohol will be fined, and that the alcohol will be confiscated.
About 4 000l confiscated
He said there have already been numerous reports of and complaints about anti-social behaviour at Muizenberg and St James beaches.
Source: news24.com