Numerous youngsters have been tagged by the Identikidz project.

The City of Cape Town says the number of children who were tagged in the Identikidz project increased to more than 18 500 this past weekend.

PHOTO: City of Cape Town

The Department of Social Development in the metro introduced Identikidz to help keep kids safe at beaches. The initiative assigns a unique number to each registered child.

When a child is separated from their parents, the number helps identify them and get them back together.

According to City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Patricia van der Ross, the project is proving to be a success.

‘We are grateful that the project proved to be a success in assisting children and caregivers by creating a safer environment. Children should be cared for and be able to enjoy the outdoors when visiting the many City beaches,’ said Patricia Van der Ross.

 

Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa