The City of Cape Town has raised concerns over the spike in trauma and assault cases that’s reported to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre.
According to the latest
statistics, 1 870 incidences were reported in the past week. This is 146 more
than the previous week. There’s been an increase in the number of assaults,
domestic violence calls and road accidents involving both motor vehicles and
pedestrians, with majority being for Assault at 172. Last week that number
stood at 122.
Mayco member for safety and
security, JP Smith, says these figures are not surprising, as the City tends to
see an increase near month-end.
Smith appealed to citizens to
drink responsibly as the relationship between trauma cases and alcohol
consumption, he says are disappointing.
by Everngelista Muza
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