Annual Chief’s Inspection of Fire & Rescue, Disaster Management, Traffic Services & Law Enforcement & Security

The Annual Chief’s Inspection of Fire & Rescue, Disaster Management, Traffic Services & Law Enforcement & Security was held at the Pisang Valley Community Hall on the 13th of November 2017.

The event was hosted by the Manager Public Safety, Mr Andile Sakati and one of the highlights of the Annual Chief’s Inspection is the drill exercise (Squad Drill), performed by a platoons.

There was also the unveiling of the new Fire Truck, which was named in honour of fire fighter, Bradley Richards who sadly perished while battling the wildfires in Plettenberg.

The Executive Mayor Cllr Peter Lobese with other Councillors and the Municipal Manager Thabo Ndlovu were present to observe the Chief’s Inspection.

Bitou Municipality’s Public Safety Manager Mr Andile Sakati conducted his Annual Chief’s Inspection of the division which encompasses of Fire & Rescue, Disaster Management, Traffic Services and Law Enforcement & Security. The inspection served as an assessment in preparation for the upcoming festive season.

Public Safety has the function of ensuring a safe and secure environment to the Greater Plettenberg Bay. As enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, S152(1(d)) Local Government should promote a safe and healthy environment to all communities.

The purpose of the Chief’s Inspection was to determine the capacity, condition and readiness of the said division to fulfill its primary mandate, which it has. Another objective of the day was to promote a safe working environment by conducting a vigorous assessment on personal protective equipment, which is necessary for officials to duly perform their daily duties.

Annual Chief’s Inspection Gallery