Cape Town beefs up security ahead of festive season

The City of Cape Town has beefed up its Metro Police Department to provide a safe, responsive and sustainable environment for residents and visitors alike during the festive season. The City’s peak season programme began on the 1st of this month and it will run until the 31st of January 2006. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Maatje Malan, said the city is a key supporting stakeholder in the safety and security environment, so it is the city’s duty to assist and ensure public safety during the festive season.