More than 120 000 children tagged since launch of City's 2023 Identikidz programme

More than 120 000 children at beaches involved in the City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme, has been tagged, since its launch in mid-December 2023.

According to the City, just more than 16 000 children were tagged, this past weekend, with the busiest beaches being Mnandi (2 313), Strand (2 590) and Strandfontein (2 220). 

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MMC for Community Services and Health, Patricia Van der Ross, said twelve children were lost and later reunited with their families.

‘’It is heartening that parents continue to make use of Identikidz. The statistics are encouraging, and point to this being one of our best seasons yet. What’s even more encouraging, is that to date, fewer children have got lost or wandered off.’’

‘’There is still one more weekend of the programme ahead and I want to encourage parents to continue making use of Identikidz. The beaches will continue to draw many visitors and little ones can easily wander off. Look out for our staff and make sure the children in your care are tagged,’’ added Van der Ross.  

She said no fatal or non-fatal drownings were recorded this past weekend.

‘’Our lifeguards remained busy as they performed countless rescues and other heroic acts that meant the difference between life and death, and for that we commend them. They will continue to be on duty and I want to re-emphasise my plea to the public. Swim only where there are lifeguards, remain vigilant and listen to the instructions of our lifeguards, for your own safety,’’ said Patricia Van der Ross, MMC for Community Services and Health.

 

Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa